Principal Michael Akers NEWTO MCCSC Bloomington High School North
In looking back on the first six weeks of school, the one word that immediately comes to mind is, “WHEW!” It has honestly been a whirlwind to the start of school. But you know what? On August 9, our students, parents, faculty, and staff collectively came together to make the transition to a new administrative team and start of school absolutely seamless. When walking the hallways
six weeks later, I see students and teachers actively engaged in teaching and learning, hear the performing arts department in full swing of rehearsing, see fall sporting events engaged in intense competition, and just feel an over- all sense of school pride and that school is successfully underway. Our collective goal as a new administrative team on day one was to develop relationships and build trust with all school community stakeholders, and we have been nothing other than impressed by the behavior and commitment to learning by our students. Moreover, the BHSN student government and Cougar Leaders have made it known that a mammoth goal this year is to increase student involvement and build enthusiasm to support school spirit and promote student-led initiatives. So far they’ve supported a blood Drive, hurricane relief efforts, Hoosiers Outrun Cancer, and coordinate (LOUD!) cheering blocks at football games to name ONLY a few. Come and check us out if you have never been to a Cougar sporting event! Also, know that as the year continues to unfold, social media outlets will be established to provide families with instan- taneous and critical information, celebrate student and faculty achievements, and promote important upcoming events. Rest assured, WE will make every effort to keep our community informed and involved. So, as always, remember to Respect Yourself, Respect Others, Be Responsible for Your Own Actions, and Remember. It’s Great to be a Cougar!
We are off to a running start at Hoosier Hills Career Center beginning the 2017-2018 school year! I am extremely fortunate to be a part of Hoosier Hills again this year, only this time as director, and look forward to serving the students, parents, and community. Our classrooms are action packed and we are seeing our students creating, engaging and becoming empowered by the things that they are learning at HHCC. All of our teachers and students are actively taking part of lesson plans in classrooms and labs with a variety of topics around their specific areas. Hoosier Hills Career Center offers many opportunities for our students to earn workplace certifications, competencies and dual Director Christi McBride Hoosier Hills Career Center
credits throughout the school year. We look forward to helping our students reach these goals. Last year we began a Youth Employability Skills curriculum to offer professional skills training and have end results with employer panels and mock interviews for our students. The students are able to realize their potential and leave believing in themselves in a way they may have not previously experienced. This is the most amazing transition to witness! We appreciate the trust that our students and their families put in us and enjoy watching the growth that our students achieve during the time they are with us. Again, I am so happy to be a part of Hoosier Hills Career Center!
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