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Albany Middle School principal reports on programs, new curriculum and 40‑student play
Summary
Principal Hannah Carlson reviewed field trips funded by student council/PTA, incentive programs, an extended school‑year option, a local author visit, a new 8th‑grade science curriculum and a 6th‑grade buddy program; she said the recent middle‑school play included 40 students.
Hannah Carlson, principal of Albany Middle School, gave a substantive update highlighting student engagement and curricular changes. Carlson said field trips are funded through collaboration among the student council, the middle school and the PTA, and she summarized student incentive programs including Student of the Quarter and monthly recognition events.
Carlson noted an extended school‑year option for some students, a recent visit from a locally published author, and plans to introduce a new 8th‑grade science curriculum. She also highlighted that the recent middle‑school play involved 40 students and mentioned a 6th‑grade classroom buddy program intended to strengthen belonging. Carlson emphasized staff efforts to identify students not currently involved in activities and to encourage their participation.
The presentation was informational; no motions or budget requests were recorded during the update.
