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Eighth graders praise team‑building at Kiev; student council reports strong homecoming turnout
Summary
An eighth‑grade student described team‑building challenges and bonding on a Kiev trip; student council rep Isaac Traves reported about 70% student participation in homecoming dress‑up events and 59 students attended the school dance.
Board members heard student perspectives and student council updates during the recognition and reports portion of the meeting.
Arthur, an eighth‑grade student, described highlights from the Kiev trip, telling the board the climbing wall was his biggest challenge but that he would "definitely, 100%" go again. He said students noticed a difference when phones were removed, emphasizing improved conversations and strengthened peer relationships.
Principal Toothacre and other staff shared that the trip produced a slideshow of reflections and photos to be circulated to board members. Toothacre and board members thanked staff who stayed late for school events and recognized teachers and volunteers who supported trips and activities.
Student representative Isaac Traves summarized homecoming activities: daily dress‑up days, lunch games and a schoolwide assembly. He said roughly 70% of students participated in spirit activities and that 59 students attended the homecoming dance.
Board members expressed appreciation for the student perspectives and encouraged continued student involvement in future meetings and presentations.
