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CCHS - On April 19, CCHS Track and Field hosted a youth and open track meet, offering the community a chance to learn about and participate in the sport. After receiving numerous inquiries from parents about how to get young children involved, event coordinator Tiffany Wright organized the event as both an introduction to track and field and a fundraiser to support the program.

More than 50 athletes, ages 5 to 50, participated. “A highlight of the event was the return of the 2019 school record-holding 4x1 and 4x2 relay teams, who challenged the current 4x1 team to an exciting race,” Wright said.

Due to its success, the team plans to make the meet an annual event and will hold additional camps and meets over the summer. “It was a great day of fun, learning, and competition,” Wright said.

CCMS - Middle school choir and band students visited Numa Elementary to introduce their programs to fifth graders preparing to choose electives for next year. CCMS counselors also attended, sharing information about additional elective options available at ChurchillCSD. “We are excited to see these students next year at 650 South Maine Street," Vice Principal Dr. Deana Porretta said. The visit gave fifth-grade students a fun preview as they prepare for the next step in their educational journey.

Numa
Students in Alissa Bailey’s class began their final math unit of the year, learning how to convert customary and metric units of measurement. “One thing we like to talk about is how math is everywhere in our world. So I wanted to have a little fun during this unit and challenged students to eat 5 feet of fruit roll-up without using their hands,” Bailey said.

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Students in Grayling Thomas’ class researched U.S. states for upcoming presentations. Using their Chromebooks, they gathered information to create detailed reports. Once their research is complete, students will build presentation boards, write reports, and share their findings with the class, strengthening research, writing, and public speaking skills along the way.

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Students in Julieann Chappell’s class created rain sticks during music with their teacher, Heather Sorenson. While building these traditional instruments, students learned about rhythm and sound—and were excited to take them home to practice. Chappell’s class looks forward to music each week. “My students get so excited and love going to music,” she said.