Students present house system and FFA national trip; board forms life‑skills curriculum review committee
Summary
A student leader described the school 'house' program and FFA students recapped the national convention. The board also approved creation of a life‑skills/social‑emotional curriculum review committee and appointed members including Steve Hackett.
Student and extracurricular presentations were a notable portion of Sheridan County School District #3’s board meeting: a student house leader described how the house system fosters belonging and leadership, and FFA student officers recapped a national conference trip to Indianapolis.
Skye, a student serving as head of her house, described the system’s values of bravery, unity and readiness to protect and said the house structures "allow for one small voice to make a big impact in our school." The presentation emphasized inclusive competition, varied activities so "every student gets a chance to shine," and thanked staff and board members for support.
Bronk (chapter president) and Chloe (chapter vice president) gave a summary of the National SSA convention in Indianapolis, including keynote sessions, tours and networking that the students said will help their chapter at the local level.
On governance, the board created a curriculum review committee focused on life‑skills/social‑emotional learning and approved the committee’s composition and appointments. Trustees moved to appoint Steve Hackett and a board representative to the committee and discussed committee membership that should include a K–6 teacher, a 7–12 teacher, classified staff, two parents and an administrator.
The board acknowledged the resignation of the head volleyball coach and members thanked the coach for service. Trustees also discussed details for the December concert and community engagement ideas raised by parents and staff.
