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Northern Trails presentation highlights belonging for 5th–6th graders
Summary
Principal Bill Cataldo and staff presented Northern Trails 5/6 as a model uniting three elementary schools to strengthen student belonging, detailing strategies and data used to support students across grades 5–12.
Principal Bill Cataldo told the Forest Hills Board of Education that Northern Trails 5/6 is intended to "unite three elementary schools to create one unified pack," and described the program's practices for promoting belonging among students moving into middle and high school. Cataldo presented alongside staff members Amy Hallead, Josh Traughber and Katie Vicente and outlined data-driven strategies the school uses to ensure students feel "welcomed, valued, and known."
District officials said the Northern Trails approach is part of a broader Forest Hills Public Schools effort to improve student experience across grades 5–12 by prioritizing connections and consistent supports. The presentation was informational and did not include a board vote; board members thanked staff for their work during committee and superintendent remarks.
