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Muscogee County School Board spotlights student achievements, cites new Fentanyl awareness resolution
Summary
At its May 18 meeting the Muscogee County School Board held district-wide recognitions highlighting student awards across academics, arts and STEM and noted Carver High senior Kayla Green’s role in a district Fentanyl-awareness project tied to Georgia House Resolution 1049.
The Muscogee County School Board opened its May 18 meeting with district-wide recognitions, celebrating students who placed in statewide competitions and programs and highlighting student-led public-health education.
Kimberly Wright, the district’s director of communications, said the board moved recognitions to 5 p.m. so families could attend and then read a list of honorees. She singled out G.W. Carver High senior Kayla Green for leading a Fentanyl awareness project that Wright said “led to the passage of Georgia House Resolution 1049,” adding the initiative promotes Fentanyl awareness for Pre-K through 12th grade and included student-created videos and classroom advocacy.
“Students learn how to engage with state leaders through letter writing and civic action,” Wright said, crediting teachers and partners who supported the project. Kayla Green stood to identify herself as a senior at Carver High School and joined staff and coaches recognized on stage.
The board also recognized winners and participants in the Young Georgia Authors contest, the Sons of the American Revolution poster contest, the national PTA Reflections program and statewide Science Olympiad events. Wright and other district speakers noted these programs aim to advance students’ creative and academic skills and to give state-level visibility to local work.
Dr. Victoria Thomas, senior director of CTAE, STEAM and Robotics, presented awards to career and technical education students and the Columbus Space Program FIRST Robotics team; she noted the district team placed 16th at nationals and received impact and leadership recognition. Students and coaches described their roles and future plans during the recognitions.
Board members and district leaders thanked families, coaches and teachers for supporting student achievement. The recognitions segment closed before the board moved on to its public agenda and routine business.
