Schools in Central A&M schools are seeing consistent success when it comes to academics and extracurriculars.  The district received another generally positive academic evaluation from the state.  Students have had the opportunity to explore STEM-related fields and take part in high-level speech and musical experiences.  In addition, the Moweaqua campus is getting a needed facelift after months of planning. 

The facelift involves the exterior building doors.  Sacha Young, Superintendent of Central A&M schools, says the work with replacing the doors has now begun. 

In October, the Illinois State Board of Education released its report cards for every school.  The middle school received a rating of “targeted,” which means a subset of students require extra support.  The other schools in the district were classified as “commendable.”

The school district is doing its part to prepare students for bright futures and show them what it may entail.  They organized a trip for every high school sophomore to visit Heartland Technical Academy and explore the school’s programs.  It’s part of a partnership with Heartland, which allows students to take their courses while still in high school.

In terms of extracurriculars, a middle school speech team recently took home a top prize in a state competition.  They will present it again at an upcoming school board meeting.

Finally, in music, a group of choral performers will take part in a district music festival with singers from other schools in the area.  The performance is this Saturday at Eastern Illinois University. 

Find out more about the Central A&M School District at www.camraiders.com.

Sacha Young appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.