Student representatives, band and seniors highlighted in Red Jacket end‑of‑year update

Marissa, the student board member, told the Manchester‑Shortsville Central School District board that the district is wrapping up a busy year of academics and extracurriculars and introduced Mallory Lombardi as the student representative for next year.

"We had our academic support awards and several students had 95 and above averages," Marissa said, and she listed multiple music and athletic recognitions, including a school record in hurdles and several state qualifiers. She also described senior reflective conferences designed to prepare students for post‑secondary life and noted that 29 seniors completed the district scholarship application.

The board heard a performance trip report from Mr. White, who recounted the recent Disney trip. "We had 61 students and 12 adults," Mr. White said, describing travel logistics, weather impacts that curtailed one evening's plans, and how students performed and recorded during warm‑ups.

Superintendent Bernard and district staff also described the World Language Club overseas trip plan to Spain (Barcelona and Madrid) for an 8–10 day July itinerary off the school calendar. The board voted to approve the trip so organizers can finalize contracts and planning.

Why it matters: the student presentations showcased both academic achievement—AP participation and scholarship engagement—and extracurricular opportunities that district leaders cite as preparing students for college and careers. The approved overseas trip continues district programming that sends students on international language and culture experiences.

The board did not set trip costs or final participant lists at the meeting; administrators said contracts and final logistics will follow.