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Benicia Middle School's WEB leaders showcase "Where Everybody Belongs" transition program
Summary
Eighth-grade WEB leaders from Benicia Middle School presented the program to the board, describing orientation activities and advisory lessons for incoming sixth graders. Students and staff highlighted leadership development benefits for both younger students and the eighth-grade leaders.
Benicia Middle School's WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) program was the meeting's evening highlight as eighth-grade student leaders described work to welcome incoming sixth graders and provide ongoing advisory lessons.
What presenters said: Principal Mark Nelson introduced the program and thanked coordinators Seretta Tuttle (science teacher) and Angie Porter (lead campus supervisor and WEB coordinator). A group of eighth-grade WEB leaders — identified in the meeting as Zoe Toph, Kaya Silva, Dylan Fall, Parker Schooley and Elijah Haynes — each spoke about their experiences mentoring sixth graders, teaching advisory lessons and leading activities.
Student themes: Presenters said WEB helps sixth graders transition to middle school by providing consistent friendly faces, lesson-led advisories on topics such as gossip and social skills, and campus connection activities. Several student speakers also said serving as WEB leaders improved their own public speaking, leadership and teaching skills.
Board response: Trustees thanked the students for their leadership and congratulated the team. The board took an informal photo with the students and recognized the program as a model for peer mentoring.
Why it matters: WEB offers a low-cost, peer-led approach to easing the transition to middle school; trustees acknowledged its role in social-emotional support and leadership development for student leaders.
Next steps: No board action was required; staff will continue program support and the students will remain part of school outreach and orientation activities.
