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Helman Elementary students showcase 100 Book Club and BIPOC projects

Ashland School District 5 Board of Directors · May 8, 2025

Summary

Helman teachers and students presented student reading achievements (many students read more than 100 books), a classroom gratitude video, and fourth-grade BIPOC Notable Humans projects including a presentation on Shirley Chisholm.

Helman Elementary teachers Kelly Martin, Ashley Schwedes, Anne Cologne and Tia McLean presented student work and a school gratitude video during the board’s School Presentation segment.

First-grade teacher Ashley Schwedes introduced students who described their participation in the 100 Book Club; Schwedes noted that many students “have read over 100 books!” Fourth graders presented BIPOC Notable Humans projects; student Montgomery presented a PowerPoint on Shirley Chisholm and students read aloud notes of appreciation for their teacher Anne Cologne. Teacher Trish Dorr produced and the board viewed an all-inclusive Helman gratitude video.

Board members acknowledged the presentations and thanked students and staff for their work; no formal board action was associated with the presentation.

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