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Metcalfe Middle students tell committee basketball builds teamwork and links to classroom expectations
2370442 · February 10, 2025
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Metcalfe Middle School students and staff presented on their Play Ball Foundation partnership and said participation reinforces school engagement; coaches require at least a C average for eligibility and students credited the program with improving behavior and grades.
Students from Metcalfe Middle School told the Holyoke School Committee on Feb. 10 that the school’s partnership with the Play Ball Foundation and the Holyoke Boys & Girls Club provides structure, belonging and motivation to improve schoolwork.
Principal Katie Burke introduced…
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