Students describe new Destinations Academy space and classroom gains; board invited to winter celebration
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A student from Destinations Academy reported that the program moved into the Miller and Press building, smaller class sizes enabled more reading and hands‑on projects, and the school invited the board to a winter celebration on Dec. 18 at 11:30 a.m.
Representatives and a student from Destinations Academy updated the Coos Bay SD 9 board on classroom changes and programming after the school moved into space in the Miller and Press building.
The student said smaller class sizes have strengthened bonds between students and staff and allowed a language and composition class (about 20 students) to read 30 books in October. The school reported new labs and expanded classroom space and highlighted guest instruction from Dr. Jennifer McRosini in digital media and language classes during a staff absence.
Staff described hands‑on learning projects used to connect reading to local and indigenous history, outings to the public library and Oregon Coast Music Store, STEAM build challenges, and community service activities such as donating extra food to the public library. The student and staff invited board members to a Destinations Academy winter celebration on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 11:30 a.m.
The board thanked the students and staff for the update and noted enthusiasm for the program’s progress and community connections.