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Superintendent reports positive spring NWEA growth, celebrates concerts and White Pines trip
Summary
The superintendent told the board initial spring NWEA benchmarking shows student growth; administrators also highlighted end‑of‑year music events, the 'Pass the Baton' music celebration, and the sixth‑grade White Pines field trip funded in part by popcorn fundraising.
Superintendent (S2) told the board that spring NWEA benchmarking is complete and that initial results show student growth; staff will analyze and present more detailed findings after digging into the reports with teachers and administrators.
Administrators praised the district's band, choir and orchestra concerts as well‑attended highlights of the year, noting progression across grades and a featured triangle soloist. The superintendent also previewed the 'Pass the Baton' event for eighth‑grade music students and described the White Pines outdoor education field trip for sixth graders (three days and two nights in Oregon, Illinois) with two student groups traveling on staggered schedules.
Superintendent (S2) credited fundraising efforts—popcorn sales—that he reported raised "about $72,000" to subsidize the White Pines trip for roughly 70 students; he said the funds help offset transportation and lodging costs so more students can participate. The superintendent framed the trip as a valuable outdoor‑education experience and noted staff and parents' enthusiasm.
Next steps: staff will provide further NWEA growth detail and continue supporting music and outdoor‑education programs.
