PRE-K 3 LOTTERY UPDATE
As graduation approaches, ³Ô¹ÏÂÛ̳ High is celebrating a remarkable milestone: approximately 150 seniors will graduate with the prestigious Seal of Civic Readiness on their diplomas. This seal represents more than just academic achievement; it signifies a deep commitment to civic engagement and community involvement.
The Seal of Civic Readiness program goes beyond traditional education. It empowers students to become active, thoughtful community members who understand their potential to create meaningful change. By connecting classroom learning with real-world challenges, ³Ô¹ÏÂÛ̳ High is nurturing a generation of engaged, socially responsible young leaders who are prepared to make a positive impact here in ³Ô¹ÏÂÛ̳ and beyond.
Senior Margaret "Maggie" MacCallum emerged as a particularly inspiring example of civic engagement. Her remarkable project involved drafting a bill to improve ADA accessibility in ³Ô¹ÏÂÛ̳, which will be formally presented by Common Council Member Meghan Keegan in July.
Pathways to civic readiness
Earning the Seal of Civic Readiness can happen through a variety of pathways, ensuring a strong balance of civic knowledge and participation. As students work towards earning their seal, they engage in learning experiences, such as:
- Civics coursework
- Research projects
- Extra-curricular participation or work-based learning experiences
- Service-learning projects and reflective civic learning essay/presentation/product
- Civics capstone projects
Celebrating senior capstone projects
Seniors who chose to complete a capstone project participated in six interactive assemblies throughout the 2024-25 academic year, collaborating with community organizations like the People's Perception Project (P3) and the ³Ô¹ÏÂÛ̳ Chapter of the NAACP. Along with the support of guiding teachers Amanda Weklar, Jessie LaPolla, Peter Anderson, Graham Wall, Barbara Riordan and Ebi Onwe, these experiences provided invaluable opportunities for dialogue and real-world learning.
On June 5, approximately 25 seniors were recognized as having exemplary capstone projects, demonstrating their ability to identify community challenges and develop thoughtful solutions for faculty, staff and families. Their projects addressed critical issues, such as book bans, deaf rights and education, redlining, eldercare and financial literacy education.
After presenting their projects, each student received a civic engagement award from P3 and a Stewart's gift card to commend them for their outstanding work!