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Students describe Summer Scholars; Scholars Academy principal announces national ranking
Summary
Middle-school students who participated in Summer Scholars described hands-on learning and confidence-building; Norman McQueen announced Scholars Academy was named among the nation's top 20 high schools and was previously Palmetto's Finest, noting students travel from across the county to the selective program.
Superintendent Cliff Jones introduced a new "Students Speak to the Board" segment. Middle-school students Parker and Mckenzie Letty described the Summer Scholars program as a mix of challenge and fun that helped build confidence and critical thinking through hands-on projects.
Norman McQueen, principal of Scholars Academy, told the board the school was named among the national top 20 by U.S. News and highlighted recent recognition as Palmetto's Finest. McQueen said students travel from multiple attendance areas—sometimes for more than an hour—underscoring the Academy's countywide reach.
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