School board approves out of state travel for show choir and Glenwood athletics

The Ball Chatham CUSD 5 School Board meeting on May 28, 2025, focused on approving out-of-state travel for both the show choir and athletic teams for the upcoming school year.

The board unanimously approved the out-of-state travel for the show choir, which is recognized for its exceptional talent and dedication. The choir will travel to several locations, including Anderson, Indiana, in January, Troy, Missouri, and Atkins, Wisconsin, in February, and Brownsburg, Indiana, and Nashville, Tennessee, in March. The funding for this travel is supported significantly by the choir's boosters.

In addition, the board also approved out-of-state travel for Glenwood High School's athletic teams. This initiative aims to provide student-athletes with opportunities to compete against high-level competition, enhancing their overall athletic experience. The district will cover transportation, competition entry fees, and lodging for overnight trips through its travel budget. Meals will be funded through a combination of the district's budget and sports camp accounts.

Both approvals reflect the district's commitment to enriching student experiences through extracurricular activities. The board's decisions were met with unanimous support, highlighting a collective agreement on the importance of these programs for student development.