Another Kids In Need Update
September 20, 2026 – 3:40 amFrom the High School Principal: When people hear about the Village Program, they often assume it is simply a mentoring initiative. While strong relationships are at the heart of the program, its purpose reaches much further. The Village exists to identify barriers that keep students from succeeding and to ensure those barriers do not define a student's future. Every day, our Village teachers invest in students by listening, encouraging, and building trust. Because they know their students well, they are often the first to recognize when a family is struggling financially, when a student is carrying adult responsibilities at home, or when basic necessities are standing in the way of learning. Those relationships allow us to respond before small challenges become overwhelming obstacles. For some students, the greatest challenge is financial. The Village Program has quietly stepped in to help students participate in school activities they otherwise could not afford. Whether assisting with fees, ...