Shamokin Area SD highlights student activities, PTA fundraisers and a Feb. 9 dine-to-donate
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Elementary and high-school staff reported on student programs, an upcoming field trip with archery and zip-lining, Read Across America events, kindergarten registration, and a Texas Roadhouse dine-to-donate fundraiser on Feb. 9 that will return 10% of food sales to the school.
Teachers and staff updated the board on student programs and community fundraising at the Shamokin Area SD meeting. Mrs. Neri thanked the Shamokin Area Education Foundation and PTA for support, named local sponsors and outlined an upcoming field trip that includes archery, fishing, water testing, mapping, team-building activities and zip-lining.
She also announced a PTA 'dine-to-donate' fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse on Monday, Feb. 9 from 3 to 10 p.m., with 10% of qualifying food purchases returning to the school. Mrs. Neri thanked volunteers and named local helpers including Jennifer Haupt, Burnside Electrical Company, Chris' Ceramic Coating and Studio 207.
At the high-school level, Mr. Carnuccio reported that guidance counselors are beginning course selections for underclassmen, teachers are doing AI-training sessions, and spring testing planning is underway. He reminded seniors to sign up for the alumni exam scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 25 in the cafeteria and congratulated Mr. Steyer on his upcoming retirement.
These updates were accepted by the board during the meeting; the board later approved the related field trip on a separate motion.
The board packet and meeting minutes contain additional operational details and any required permission or medical forms for the field trip.