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High‑school students present Renaissance leadership program and fundraising wins
Summary
Students and their teacher presented the Renaissance leadership program, describing community events, service projects, a conference attended by 500+ educators, attendance incentives that boosted attendance by ~2.7 percentage points, and fundraising that yielded $5,000 through a T‑Mobile challenge.
Students and a teacher from Gloucester High School presented an overview of the Renaissance leadership program at the board’s April 14 meeting, describing events and measurable impacts on school culture and attendance.
Teacher Miss Coleman and student leaders highlighted community outreach (truck‑or‑treat, a family egg hunt with 70+ participants), service drives (over 5,000 donated items to a national relief effort) and collaborative events with the sheriff’s department and other schools. Students described initiatives to increase attendance including a March‑style tournament that produced a roughly 2%–2.7% attendance increase over the month and noted a fundraising success through a T‑Mobile promotion that brought $5,000 to the athletic department.
Presenters also discussed programming that supports inclusivity, restoration of a ‘‘Duke of the Year’’ portrait wall, creation of a Hype Squad to boost attendance at athletic and arts events, and leadership conference participation that drew more than 500 educators and students from 25 schools. The presentation noted funding difficulties for next year’s enrollment pressures and urged board support for sustaining the program.
Board members praised the students and staff and discussed practical steps for continuing the program even with tighter funding, including possible district support and partnerships.
The board took no formal financial action on the presentation; it served as recognition and a status update on the program’s impact.
