Unidentified Speaker 1 opened the meeting by announcing the school’s winter play, led by “Mister Johnston”/“Doctor Johnston,” is scheduled for Dec. 17 in the evening, with details to follow. Speakers then outlined the school’s testing calendar: Algebra I parts were administered Dec. 11 and biology testing was scheduled for the following day, with make-up exams concluding before finals next Wednesday and Thursday.

The meeting highlighted extracurricular programs and staff work. “We already have 500 pairs of socks,” Unidentified Speaker 3 said, referring to an on‑going drive accepting donations at the Winter Wonderland Light Show and at the school. Speaker 3 also updated the group that the light show runs nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and this year features a Mickey Mouse Christmas theme; Speaker 3 credited Wendy Stixbury for securing an advertisement on Route 321.

Speakers praised the fine arts and robotics programs as examples of collaboration and student opportunity. Unidentified Speaker 4 called the fine arts department “a shining example” of cross‑grade collaboration and high expectations, and another speaker credited Mr. Carter and volunteers for the light‑show installations and roof decorations. Speaker 3 reported strong robotics results in county competitions, saying their students took many of the top places.

On curriculum, Speaker 3 said new ELA modules for grades 4–5 are in use this year; teachers are meeting to grade roughly 140 essays and to plan the next semester’s lessons, supported by professional‑development time. The district’s Mastery Connect program is being used to benchmark student standards midyear and guide second‑semester instruction.

Facilities and operations received brief updates: a question about a department building drew a reply that the team is waiting for a revised rendering before applying for a permit, with a few subtle design changes remaining. Speaker 2 encouraged investment in campus gym capacity after noting how scheduling for middle‑school basketball illustrates limits on space. Speakers also thanked the transportation staff and recognized a recent retirement celebration for Miss Jo Martin.

The school announced its winter break will run Dec. 22–Jan. 4, with Monday, Jan. 5, set as an in‑service day and classes resuming Jan. 6. The meeting closed with holiday remarks and thanks to staff; no formal motions or votes were recorded.

Next steps: speakers said event details (tickets and schedules) and any revised facility renderings will be shared when available.