Superintendent highlights graduations, summer program and community grants; district receives $5,365 in community education awards
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Superintendent Jesse reported on recent graduations, outlined the district summer program schedule and announced a $5,365 award from local Community Partners in Education; athletic director Scott Chamberlain also reviewed participation and state-level athletic achievements.
Superintendent Jesse updated the Shelton School District Board of Directors on recent graduations, the district’s summer program schedule and a local grant award.
Graduations and next steps: Jesse told the board the district held graduation ceremonies for Choice (grades 7–12) and Cedar High School last week, and noted Shelton High School’s graduation is scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. at Saint Martin’s University arena. "At Choice, we have 50 graduates," Jesse said, and he noted that 12 of 16 Cedar graduates are part of the Shelton Promise program and are slated to attend The Evergreen State College tuition free.
Summer learning: Jesse said the district’s summer program will run June 23 through July 17, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and includes credit-recovery options for grades 10–12. He asked families to contact schools or the district website for registration details.
Community grants: The board received a report that Community Partners in Education — a local partnership of businesses — awarded $5,365 to district educators this school year. Superintendent Jesse said 11 teachers received grants used for assemblies, goggles and swimsuits for students, salmon restoration projects, a social-emotional learning library, elementary music audio modernization and arts and theater programs. Shannon from Our Community Credit Union joined the meeting to present the award.
Athletics and recognitions: Athletic director Scott Chamberlain reported the district offers 43 athletic programs K–12 and 48 clubs, all largely funded by levy dollars. Chamberlain corrected previously reported participation counts and provided updated participant totals: Olympic Middle School had 178 participants, Oakland Bay Junior High had 201 participants, and high-school participation has grown modestly since 2022. He highlighted state and scholastic awards, including two state powerlifting champions and multiple state placers.
Ending: The superintendent closed his report by thanking staff and celebrating the end of the school year while encouraging families to engage with summer programs and recognition events.