Supe's On: Activities are critical component of well-rounded education

By: 
Dr. Jarod Larson, BVSD superintendent

With the school year approaching, a wide variety of fall extracurricular activities are scheduled to begin in the coming weeks. I would strongly encourage all students to get involved. Participating in an extracurricular activity has tremendous benefits. Research studies have demonstrated that students involved in extracurricular activities have higher rates of academic achievement and are more likely to graduate from high school. In addition to the academic benefits, extracurricular activities teach valuable life lessons such as commitment, teamwork, leadership, and the acceptance of a role. Encourage a child to participate in an extracurricular activity. Activities are a critical component of providing a well-rounded education.

On the topic of activities, if you are interested in the coming school year’s activities, the 2021-22 Master Activities Calendar is a valuable resource for activity dates. It can be found on our district’s homepage. As always, schedules are subject to change, but the activities calendar provides great information on all the district’s activities.

Recently, the Brandon Valley School District FY22 budget received official approval. Budget information and the budget presentation is available on the Business Office website, which is located on the district website. The FY22 budget presentation outlines the $55 million financial plan, which provides educational opportunities for the children of our school district for the 2021-22 school year. A special thank you to Business Manager Paul Lundberg and his staff for their exceptional work on the FY22 budget.

Lastly, a quick reminder that the bus pass purchase and ridership notification deadline is July 30. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Go Lynx!

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