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Queens Lake Middle highlights community‑schools grant and says clubs have driven participation to nearly 70%
Summary
Queens Lake Middle School presented the 'Connection Counts' Community Schools program, reporting large increases in extracurricular participation that staff said have improved attendance and engagement; two students described how clubs created belonging and leadership opportunities.
Queens Lake Middle School on Feb. 23 presented how it is using Virginia Department of Education Community Schools grant funding to expand extracurricular clubs and student supports, saying the effort has materially increased student engagement.
Principal Candace Welch told the board Queens Lake is one of three division schools selected for VDOE community‑schools funding; the school began implementation in 2024 and is now in its second year. Activities director Jenny Lester said the division…
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