More than 200 Menominee Indian School District students enrolled in summer learning programs designed to help them prepare for the upcoming school year.
“When school is out, we offer opportunities to engage our students in continued learning,” MISD Superintendent Wendell Waukau said. “And this summer was no different.”
The district this year offered a variety of summer programs to provide students, from 4-year-old kindergarten through high school, the opportunity to continue exploring and learning.
“This is an excellent way for 4K students to transition from home into primary school, fifth-graders to transition into middle school and eighth-graders into high school,” said Lori Hintz, summer school principal. “It gives them, and their parents, a comfort level when they start at a new school. Plus it’s important to make learning a yearlong effort. That’s what summer school does for our students.”
Also, more than 30 students, ages 10-18, took part in MISD’s summer wrestling camp. During the three-day camp, students learned techniques and training tips from three-time Olympian Dennis Hall and Michigan State Division 1 wrestler Garth Yenter.
The camp was designed to help students learn about wrestling, improve techniques and help them become better athletes and students. Leadership and discipline were also discussed.
“We are pleased that so many parents and students understand the value of continuing to learn throughout the summer months and look forward to the start of another great school year,” Waukau said.
Menominee Indian School District serves approximately 850 students in four schools: Keshena Primary School, Menominee Indian Middle School, Menominee Indian High School and an Adult Learning Center.
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