Supe's On: Extracurriculars add to educational experience

With the school year approaching, a wide variety of fall extracurricular activities are scheduled to begin in the coming weeks. I would strongly encourage all students to get involved. Participating in an extracurricular activity has tremendous benefits. Research studies have demonstrated that students involved in extracurricular activities have higher rates of academic achievement and are more likely to graduate from high school. In addition to the academic benefits, extracurricular activities teach valuable life lessons such as commitment, teamwork, leadership, and the acceptance of a role. Encourage a child to participate in an extracurricular activity. Activities are a critical component of providing a well-rounded education.

On the topic of activities, if you are interested in the coming school year’s activities, the 2023-24 Master Activities Calendar is a valuable resource for activity dates. It can be found on our district’s homepage. As always, schedules are subject to change, but the activities calendar provides great information on all the district’s activities.

Lastly, ALL families utilizing school district transportation services for the 2023-24 school year must contact the Brandon Valley School District Transportation Department to be placed on the ridership roster. The Bus Pass deadline is Friday, July 28. We greatly appreciate our families’ timely cooperation as we prepare for the start of the school year. Go Lynx!