In a recent government meeting, educational leaders highlighted significant achievements across several elementary and middle schools, largely attributed to the funding from the Achilles Pinelli grant.

Elbridge Gale Elementary School reported notable advancements, including a district STEM certification and achieving the PBIS platinum level for positive behavior systems. The school maintained an \"A\" rating, ranking 37th in the state, thanks to extensive tutoring funded by the grant, which also supported their robotics team that secured second place in an international competition.

Equestrian Trails Elementary School also celebrated its \"A\" rating and significant gains in third-grade math proficiency, reaching 93%. The school utilized the Pinelli grant to hire certified teachers for additional support, resulting in improved proficiency levels across all subjects.

New Horizons Elementary School announced that 86% of kindergarten students are reading at or above grade level. The school is set to participate in Disney's musicals in schools residency program and has hired a math resource teacher to enhance its accelerated math program.

Panther Run Elementary School, another high performer, reported an increase in third-grade proficiency from 71% to 81% and overall proficiency improvements in ELA and math. The school is also expanding its VPK program due to high demand.

Wellington Elementary School maintained its \"A\" rating and is working towards having VPK classes in every school to ensure smoother transitions for young learners. The school has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club for academic support.

At the middle school level, Emerald Cove Middle School and Polo Park Middle School both maintained their \"A\" ratings. Emerald Cove's students excelled in a national video game design competition, while Polo Park launched a dual language program and project-based learning initiatives.

Wellington Landings Middle School successfully completed a summer course recovery program, with all participating students ready for promotion. The school also reported significant learning gains among its lowest-performing students, thanks to the support of the Pinelli grant.

Overall, the meeting underscored the positive impact of targeted funding on student performance and the commitment of local schools to enhance educational outcomes.