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Board celebrates students: iRead perfect scores, math stars, state music and FFA honors
Summary
The board recognized students for perfect iRead scores, two National Math Stars, band and choir state awards, FFA national contest success, and multiple state-level athletic qualifiers including the district's first female discus state champion.
The board devoted the opening portion of the meeting to student recognitions across academics, arts and athletics. Administrators invited students with perfect iRead scores to come forward and congratulated them for “exceptional reading skills, really hard work and commitment to academic excellence.”
Board members also highlighted two third-graders, Yuri Allen (Creekside) and Jack Bennett (Needham), as National Math Stars and congratulated the high-school band (ISMA All Music Award) and choir groups (state champions). FFA students were recognized for placing third nationally in the wildlife contest, and athletics achievements included golf tying for 11th at state and Maddie Judd winning the district’s first female state championship in discus.
Students, coaches and parents spoke briefly about travel, competition and preparation; board members thanked coaches and teachers for their work. The recognitions concluded with group photos and a general message that the school community is proud of student accomplishments.
