Student Heroes, Schedule Updates & District Spotlights

Important Calendar Date: No school for students on Monday, October 19th due to staff professional learning. Classes resume Tuesday, October 20th. Heroic Action Commendation: 5th grader Bella Scott (Viola Gibson Elementary) was recognized by the Board of Education for her quick thinking and brave actions during a medical emergency on her school bus, securing emergency assistance for her driver, Ms. Christine Huston. School Bell Schedule & Transportation Coalition: Updates from the 37-volunteer coalition working with TransFinder to review start and stop time scenarios for the upcoming district reconfiguration, prioritizing developmentally appropriate start times. National Bullying Prevention Month: Wear orange on October 21st to show support for safe, inclusive, and supportive schools. Staff Retention Highlights: District employee tenure averages 11 years, with a 90% teacher retention rate, strong student-teacher hiring, and internal leadership pathways. Staff Spotlight: Featuring Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy counselor Dr. Lisa Coyle (29 years in education) and CARES Inc. therapy dog Eco. National School Lunch Week: Honoring the CRCSD Food & Nutrition team for providing daily meals. Arts & Theater Spotlights:Jefferson High School presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Playtime Poppy Children’s Theatre) on Oct 16 (5:00 PM & 7:30 PM) and Oct 17 (11:00 AM & 2:00 PM). Tickets at jhscr.booktix.com. Kennedy High School presents Dracula on Oct 23 & 24 at 7:00 PM. Weather Reminder & Recess Policy: Dress students in layers for changing fall temperatures; outdoor recess is held when temperature and wind chill are above 10°F. Glance Around the District: Highlights including JSA feelings tracking, Hoover CKLA fairy tale reenactments, All-State Vocal Festival, Hiawatha pollination lab, Erskine Wickiup Hill field trip, Viola Gibson preschool leaf investigation, Harding Career Day, Washington African American Humanities W.E.B. Du Bois project, and Maple Grove Pasta Club.