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Superintendent highlights student awards, PowerSchool texting rollout and Black History Month events
Summary
Superintendent Follin opened the Feb. 6 meeting with a long report praising student arts and performing-arts awards, describing the district's PowerSchool texting rollout and reminding families of Black History Month events and upcoming dates (early release Feb. 12, Black History event Feb. 26).
Superintendent Follin delivered the superintendent’s report at the start of the Feb. 6 meeting and highlighted student successes, operational notes and upcoming events.
Follin noted several student recognitions in visual and performing arts, including multiple Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and students selected for regional exhibitions and All-State Orchestra. He read a list of student recognitions (Gavin Pichard, Caitlin Turesky, Amelia Chambon, Bella Kowalski, Avery Cletus, Morgan Smith among others) and highlighted an eighth grader chosen for the Contemporary Creators festival.
Operational and calendar notes
• PowerSchool text messaging: the district used the new PowerSchool text feature for the recent inclement-weather message; some families had not opted in during the initial sign-up window. Follin said the district will send instructions for families to opt in.
• Inclement weather and schedule updates: Follin reiterated that the district will post updated calendar details and inclement‑weather guidelines; he said school lots were cleared and the district prioritized safety on the recent snow/ice day.
• Upcoming dates and events: Follin identified Feb. 12 as an early-release day (preK–12), the district return after February vacation and noted a Black History Month event on Feb. 26 hosted by CDI at Topgolf (theme: African Americans in labor). He also recognized National School Resource Officer Day on Feb. 15 and thanked three SROs by name (Officer Ensley Kotod, Officer Steven Molaney, Officer Eric Kaskovich).
Why it matters: The report highlights student achievement and operational items families use for short-term planning; the PowerSchool rollout and communications opt‑in are practical steps to improve notifications.
What comes next: The district will publish the updated calendar, send instructions for PowerSchool opt‑in and post the DESE school report cards when available.
