Community Education reports strong participation; American Indian programming highlighted
Summary
Community Education Coordinator Mel Buckholtz reported 553 student participants and 133 adult participants in district programs and outlined multiple American Indian education activities, volunteer projects, and community partnerships.
Community Education Coordinator and American Indian Education Liaison Mel Buckholtz presented participation figures and program highlights. He reported 553 student participants in grades K-12, 133 adult participants, 40 volunteer coaches, 50 student assistants and 11 school-age care workers involved in Community Education offerings.
Buckholtz also described American Indian education activities since the school year began, including a sage harvest at the school forest, 7th grade English curriculum on American Indian history and boarding schools, attendance at a Native American health fair, a musical/storytelling visit on Indigenous Peoples Day, powwow attendance in Detroit Lakes, students enrolled in college-credit classes and a team preparing banners depicting the seven gifts. Local donors and volunteers are supporting facility and uniform needs for youth sports.
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