Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the College And Career topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Middletown High showcases legacy plan, college and career center reports record scholarships and spring graduation plans
Summary
Middletown High School presented a —legacy plan— highlighting academics, student leadership and extracurriculars; the college and career center reported scholarship and financial aid totals and outlined upcoming college‑related events and graduation logistics.
Middletown High School's administrative team presented a "legacy plan" at the April 24 Board of Education meeting, describing efforts to strengthen academics, attendance and community engagement and to expand college and career pathways.
The presentation featured a short video and remarks by high‑school leaders who described efforts to boost student pride, expand National Academy Foundation pathways (finance, information technology, engineering and health sciences) and increase access to college and career supports such as the Seal of Civic Readiness and the Seal of Biliteracy.
College and Career Center update: The center reported a year of activity that included on‑the‑spot college acceptances and growing scholarship and aid totals. Counselors said SUNY Orange visited three times this year and accepted more than 100 students on site; other institutions that conducted instant‑decision events included Ramapo College, Mount Saint Mary College and the College of Mount Saint Vincent. The center reported that scholars had been awarded more than the earlier reported $2 million figure; staff said the total had grown substantially and cited examples of students applying to programs nationwide.
Staff outlined several upcoming events: a college fair for the high school on May 25, a district college commitment activity tied to National College Decision Day, and a college application workshop planned for the summer. Counselors said they would run workshops and provide translation support and outreach to English‑language‑learner families.
Graduation and senior events: District staff outlined senior‑year events and logistics. Key items:
- Senior events leading to commencement include a senior field day, a senior sunset/parking‑spot decorating event, and a mandatory rehearsal and brunch the day before graduation. - Diploma pick‑up will occur after the ceremony in the gym; each graduate will receive four guest tickets. Guests must pass through security checkpoints. - Graduation is scheduled for Friday, June 27; gates open at 8:30 a.m. and the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Graduates must report by 9 a.m. for lineup. Parking will be limited on site and overflow lots with shuttle service will be used.
School leaders emphasized that the legacy plan and college/career work are intended to build on existing extracurriculars, athletics and community partnerships, and they invited the public to attend upcoming events including a Meet the Candidates night and the multicultural night.
