Article Summary: School principals updated the Board of Education on a variety of new programs and upcoming student events, including a new “Boo Bucks” incentive program at Monroe Elementary and “Luau” themed homecoming festivities at the Jr/Sr High School.

Student Activities Key Points:

• Monroe Elementary is launching “Boo Bucks,” a new token economy program to encourage positive behavior in October.

• The Jr/Sr High School’s homecoming theme is “Luau,” with events beginning Sept. 26.

• High school English classes are engaging in an immersive unit exploring the “American Dream.”

Students across the Casey-Westfield school district are kicking off the fall with new learning initiatives and eagerly anticipated events.

At Monroe Elementary School, Principal Kacie Rhoads reported the rollout of a new student incentive program for October called “Boo Bucks.” The effort is designed to “freshen up” the school’s existing BRAVE behavior program. Students can earn “Boo Bucks” weekly for good behavior, passing grades, and completed assignments, which they can spend at a Halloween Concession Stand on Oct. 31.

At the Jr/Sr High School, Principal Jim Sullivan announced that preparations are in full swing for homecoming. This year’s theme is “Luau,” with the Coronation and Dance scheduled for Friday, Sept. 26. A week of themed dress-up days and activities will follow, culminating in the homecoming parade and football game on Oct. 3.

Academically, Sullivan highlighted several engaging classroom projects. High school students in Applied Language Arts are participating in a nine-week unit exploring the “American Dream,” which blends historical research with personal development and goal-setting. Meanwhile, junior high students are starting poetry units, and seventh-grade social studies students are creating tribute projects to everyday heroes.