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Chambersburg students tout NJROTC nationals bid, SkillsUSA medals and relaunch of 'Cash Is Cupboard'

Chambersburg Area School District Board of Directors · March 25, 2026

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Summary

Cadets and student leaders told the board the NJROTC drill team and academic team are headed to nationals and that student government is relaunching a pantry/backpack program to address food needs; students and a commander also outlined safety rules affecting uniform wear.

Cadets and student leaders used the March 24 meeting to highlight extracurricular success and to launch a student‑led aid program. Cadet Kizer, platoon commander for the CASAS NJROTC program, described the unit’s mission and calendar, saying the drill team will attend nationals and the academic team will travel to nationals in May.

The NJROTC commander explained a nationwide, temporary suspension of cadet uniform wear following an incident at Old Dominion University and said the move was ‘‘out of an abundance of caution’’ to avoid confusing high school cadets with active‑duty personnel. The commander added that Chambersburg cadets could wear Chambersburg logo gear and that the school commander may authorize uniforms at limited special events.

At the high school level, a CMS student summarized Career and Technical Education and SkillsUSA achievements. The student said Chambersburg students brought home medals at district competitions and that multiple students advanced to state competitions; the student also described robotics and other STEM activities. Student government vice president Gabe Siesa announced a relaunch of ‘‘Cash Is Cupboard,’’ a pantry and backpack program that will distribute food and essentials through counselor referrals. Siesa noted the program is in early stages and that the district plans to open donation avenues, saying the school has high need: ‘‘around 60% of our school qualifies for free and reduced lunch.’’

The student presentations ended with calendar items — prom on April 25, a military ball in May, and other competitions and community service events — and with trustees thanking students for their work.