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Haviland Middle School highlights student work, reports drop in chronic absenteeism
Summary
Haviland Middle School leaders presented student projects from the Mid-Hudson 'Big Read,' recognized student leaders and said chronic absenteeism fell to about 13.1% from 14.5% last year, crediting targeted interventions and a school-improvement plan.
The Hyde Park Central School District heard a presentation about Haviland Middle School’s classroom and extracurricular progress at the board meeting on Dec. 12, 2024. Principal Eric Shaw and student presenters described the school’s participation in the Mid-Hudson Library System’s Big Read project and related arts residencies, saying the program helped students learn animation and boosted confidence.
Shaw told the board that the school has focused on reducing chronic…
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