Cabot School Board April Meeting: Local Group Donates $13K, Student and Teacher Achievements Highlighted

The April 2024 School Board meeting in Cabot focused on key contributions to local education. The Cabot Country Cruisers, a local running group, donated $13,000 to the Cabot School District. This donation, the largest from the group so far, will support various programs. It includes $5,000 for physical education equipment and curriculum, $2,000 for scholarships for two track seniors, and $6,000 for the Cabot Family Track Nights to promote community fitness.

The meeting also recognized students for their academic and personal achievements. Sadie Addie, a 4th grader at Cabot Learning Academy, was noted for her improvements in reading and math. Bobby Ray Clifton, a 7th grader, was acknowledged for his helpfulness and enthusiasm for sports and family.

Teachers at Cabot Learning Academy were praised for their innovative teaching methods. Jessica Benson, a Language Arts and Social Studies teacher, has incorporated practical projects like building bat houses and a butterfly garden into her curriculum, supported by a new grant. Toni Schiesz, who teaches 7th to 9th grades, focuses on collaborative and project-based learning. Her students are currently working on a school garden project, learning about food safety and other life skills.

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