Interact Club seeks approval for youth theater fundraising event at high school

The South Kingstown School Committee convened on June 10, 2025, to discuss various agenda items, including a proposal from the Interact Club, the youth branch of the Rotary Club. The meeting featured a presentation by club president Sam Caddo and vice president Emma Lanning, who sought formal permission to host a fundraising event at the high school.

Lanning outlined the details of the proposed event, which is planned as a theater intensive workshop for elementary school children. Scheduled for a weekend in September, the workshop will run from 9 AM to 3:30 PM and will include activities such as singing, dancing, and acting lessons. The theme of the workshop will center around the musical "Matilda," with plans to incorporate choreography, lyrics, and music, as well as scenes from other musicals and plays.

The committee expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, with members acknowledging the positive impact of such projects on the community. They informed the Interact Club representatives about the necessary fundraising form that needs to be completed and submitted to secure a spot on the committee's agenda for approval.

The meeting concluded with a commitment from the committee to assist the Interact Club in obtaining the required materials and ensuring their proposal is addressed promptly in future sessions. Public comment was then closed, marking the end of the meeting's discussion on this topic.