Alexandria students to present portfolios; district highlights STEAM Expo and academy partnerships
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School board members reported that seniors will present portfolio demonstrations to the community, the district will host a STEAM Expo next Thursday, and partners discussed aligning employer-valued “durable skills” with the district’s Portrait of a Graduate and academy programs.
Seniors in the Alexandria Public School District will present portfolio demonstrations to the community as part of ongoing efforts to showcase student leadership and career-readiness skills, board members said. The district also plans a STEAM Expo next Thursday and continued partnership work on the academy model.
District speakers described the portfolio presentations as opportunities for students to demonstrate the district’s Portrait of a Graduate skills and to explain next steps in education or careers. Alyssa, a CAPS Network representative who visited Alexandria Area High School, said “employers are often looking for durable skills,” and the district’s portrait work includes many of those skills.
Board members said the STEAM Expo will be a community event run in partnership with community education to inspire curiosity and hands-on learning. Lynn and other community education staff were thanked for organizing the event.
Members who toured schools this month described classroom and program highlights. Board members praised the Early Education Center for its programming and said staff there help “light that spark” for young learners. Carlos Elementary School and the high school also were cited for visible student engagement during tours.
The board’s Champion Committee — a group of local business leaders who advise the district’s academy model — discussed partner contributions and sought student-participation and outcome data to review in June. Board members said they want the committee to ensure local partners receive value from involvement and to track raw participation numbers and other student-data measures.
Other community events noted by board members included a local archery tournament at Discovery School, described as drawing students from more than 20 schools, and several senior-portfolio presentation sessions at the high school.
Board member reports also noted a hiring at a neighboring education agency: Runestone Education District has selected a special education director who is scheduled to begin July 1, which board members said should free up some staff capacity for shared services the district receives.
The board adjourned with a reminder that the next meeting is scheduled for April 21.