Several third-grade students at Laurelville Elementary participated in an After School Reading Club. The Reading Club took place after school once a week for an hour. The program lasted a total of 10 weeks. Students who demonstrated excellent attendance were invited to attend a pizza party celebration for their efforts. The Reading Club focused on reading and writing skills to better prepare the students for upcoming state tests and assessments. Several teachers also stayed after school to work with these small groups of students. The teachers would like to thank the students’ families for their willingness to allow the students to participate. It is truly remarkable to see so many people willing to help the students be successful!

The students pictured are the ones who received the pizza party celebration for their excellent attendance in the program. Congratulations, students!

As this school year is coming to a close, some of our family and community events are returning and we look forward to even more next year. If you can, please join us for any of the following:

Mark your calendars now for a fall event we are excited to offer. Our elementary buildings will come together to host a Literacy Night on Thursday, Oct. 6 at McDowell. Author Michelle Houts will spend time with our students that week and be part of the evening event. Look for more details in August. Next spring we plan to once again host a District Showcase Night. The four county school districts recently partnered with the ESC and Pickaway County Library to hold a "Preschool Fest and Art Show.” It was so successful that they plan to hold the event again next spring.

Construction continues on our new PK-12 building! The performing arts area, Hogue Innovation Center, and food service areas are beginning to take shape, bricks and decorative block have been delivered, and interior work is continuing in the PK-5 and 6-12 areas. Construction remains "on schedule" for opening the new building for the 2023-2024 school year.