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Gaylord schools mark reading month and honor student-athletes at board meeting
Summary
District schools celebrated March reading-month activities across elementary and intermediate schools and the board recognized student-athletes, including a two-time state wrestling champion who urged the district to increase recognition for athletes.
Gaylord Community Schools spotlighted literacy activities districtwide and honored student achievements at the board meeting.
Elementary and intermediate buildings outlined month-long reading initiatives: South Maple ran a jungle-themed campaign with a collective goal of 100,000 reading minutes and guest readers including law enforcement and board office staff; North Ohio staged an "under the sea" spirit month with grade-level teams and parent/PTO participation; GIS held stop‑drop‑and‑read events, a student-led author visit (Jonathan Rand) and a chocolate fundraiser running through March 13.
The board also recognized several student achievements. At the high school, the board and coaches honored three athletes: Zane, a two‑time state wrestling champion who will compete at the Division I level at Central Michigan; Raina, a two‑time all‑state alpine skier with a top‑10 finish at the state championships; and Ivy Roberts, the indoor high‑jump champion. Coach Stradling reviewed Zane’s varsity record and accomplishments.
Speaking to the board, Zane urged the community to celebrate student-athletes more fully: "I want this school and community to be proud of its athletes and ask them to be proud of that school and community." The district thanked coaches and families and encouraged the board to support school recognition efforts.
Administrators also reported academic and extracurricular successes at the middle and high schools (band and choir festival ratings, successful middle school basketball and wrestling participation) and described literacy-linked test‑prep strategies, expanded peer tutoring, and plans to broaden tutoring into chemistry and biology based on semester data.
The meeting closed with staff introductions and welcoming remarks for incoming superintendent Mandy Boland.
