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Algonquin Middle School presents student-support goals, celebrates recognitions and new programs
Summary
Algonquin Middle School staff reported on three building objectives (achievement, engagement, technology), highlighted the invisible-mentor program and student recognitions (US News), and cited survey results showing high student connection and participation in extracurriculars.
Staff from Algonquin Middle School presented their building objectives and recent recognitions to the board, focusing on three goals: college and career readiness, student engagement through "invisible mentoring," and preparing students for technology including AI tools.
Evan Klobber, introduced as the new assistant principal, outlined action steps tied to the school's PLC/RTI frameworks and a target that 85% of students pass all classes by year end. The presentation noted programs that support student engagement and wellbeing: Algonquin wellness days, a student-assistance counselor, a satellite mental-health therapy office, service-learning projects, expanded performing arts participation and extracurricular clubs. The school also highlighted a CARES after-school program that served 37 students last year with 33 achieving passing outcomes.
School leaders described the invisible-mentor program (a New York State scholarship-supported initiative) as a low-cost intervention to pair students with a consistent caring adult; leaders said the program's goal is to ensure students who cannot identify a trusted adult are paired with one. The presentation included survey data from 576 respondents showing 96% of students report having a trusted peer; other measures of belonging and adult support were cited as high and improving year-over-year.
Recognitions included notices that the middle school and high school were again named in US News and World Report lists. Staff also showcased student projects (World Trade Center visit for eighth graders, Jiminy Peak team building, and upcoming performances) and community projects such as a student-participatory mural funded partly by the Averill Park Education Foundation.
The board praised the presentation; several board members thanked staff for the depth of programming and emphasized the importance of community partnerships and continued focus on student supports.
Provenance: AMS presentation and Q&A are concentrated in the meeting between SEG 1930 and SEG 2460 (topic introduction SEG 1930; discussion and board response following).
