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Byram Hills board spotlights student achievements; accepts donations and large foundation grants
Summary
At its June 2 meeting the Byram Hills Central School District Board recognized student awards and extracurricular successes, accepted a $500 donation for the high school entrepreneurship program and announced over $700,000 in grants from the Byron Hills Education Foundation.
The Byram Hills Central School District Board of Education on June 2 recognized student achievements across academics, athletics and extracurricular programs and announced new philanthropic support for student initiatives.
Superintendent Jen opened the board’s student‑highlight segment by thanking Hudson Greenstein and his family and Fortina Restaurant for donating $500 to the high school entrepreneurship program, and by noting a PTSA gift of a new scoreboard for HCC and a planned scoreboard for Wampus. The board also announced acceptance of more than $700,000 in grants from the Byron Hills Education Foundation to fund classroom furniture, program startup costs and research and development for the coming school year.
The superintendent highlighted several student recognitions: two students — Madison and Tyler Boyd — received the state Shelley Mayor Student Impact Award for civic engagement and volunteerism; the high school academic team finished third at the National Quiz Bowl championship (members named in the superintendent’s report); and two theater students earned Metro Award nominations. The district’s entrepreneurship pitch competition produced a winning project, “sandless,” which the board said will represent the district at a national startup showcase.
Student board member Dylan delivered a personal address describing his experience in the district and said he would donate the $100 award that accompanied his recognition to the Wounded Warrior Project. "It costs nothing to be kind," Dylan said during his remarks.
The district also promoted several upcoming events, including the 37th annual science research symposium and appearances by teams advancing to regional athletic competitions. Board members and administrators thanked staff and community partners for their support and encouraged attendance at district events.
The board approved routine consent items, including personnel and business matters, during the meeting.
