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Weaver Middle students present hiking club program and fundraising needs to board
Summary
Weaver Middle School staff presented the hiking club — started in 2022 and open to 7th–8th graders — outlined trip locations, behavioral eligibility, fundraising needs (bus costs ~ $707.50 per trip) and student experiences.
Weaver Middle School presented an "excellence" report spotlighting a teacher-led hiking club that takes seventh- and eighth-grade students on local and regional trips.
A teacher leading the club described trips (Monterey, Yosemite, San Francisco, Santa Cruz), said the club began in 2022 and is now in its third year, and explained eligibility criteria that mirror athletic requirements (no major referrals within two weeks of a hike). The teacher said bus costs average about $707.50 per trip and the club raises funds and requests some school support to cover gaps.
Three students described why they joined and said the club gives them outdoor experience, social connections and opportunities they might not otherwise have. The teacher said membership fluctuates through the year (starting with about 45 students, waning to a smaller core) and that trips accommodate different bus sizes.
What’s next: The board thanked the presenters and encouraged continued community support; no action items were associated with the club presentation at the meeting.
