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Middle and high school report: attendance steady; new film class and mental-health screening announced
Summary
Middle- and high-school presenter reported attendance around 94%, introduced a film class and Model UN participation plans, noted an opt-in mental-health screening with a behavioral health partner, and said vaping appears to be declining though it remains present in schools.
Presenter (MS/HS) said attendance "we are up a percentage point" with middle school at about 92% and high school around 94%, and reported the high school enrollment is "up to about 160." The presenter highlighted new programming including a film class taught by Mr. O'Leary and a plan to send juniors to a Model UN event funded potentially through the Phyllis Washington Foundation and Mansfield Center; the presenter called the opportunity for students to compete for travel "amazing."
On student well-being, the presenter described an opt-in mental-health screening in partnership with a behavioral health institute and noted that vaping is on the decline while some tobacco and vape use persists. The presenter also noted extracurricular activities including a recent NHS blood drive and teacher recognition (teacher of the month Mr. Clemens).
