Washington School Board meeting notes show the school system’s band directors reported to the school board that the future looks bright.
Elementary and Jr. High band director Chris Ashworth reported on the introductory band/chorus class at the 5th grade at Washington’s Upper Elementary.
Ashworth also reported that of the 186 6th graders at the Upper Elementary, 101 are in the 6th grade band. High School band director Brandon Burris reported the high school band had finished second in the state in the fall’s ISSMA state finals.
Burris also said the 6th grade, junior high, and high school bands, along with Washington’s award winning choral program will be presenting a holiday concert on Dec. 7.
In other business, the Board received a letter from long-time teacher Rob McCormick announcing his retirement at the end of the school year. Several Board members thanked McCormick for his 41 years of service to the schools.
The board also approved the appraisal of a piece of property after the property owner approached the board about the possibility of seeking the land to the school system. T
he Board appointed Tim Hedrick to Washington’s Redevelopment Commission and approved overnight trips for the wrestling team, and an out-of-state trip for the NJROTC to attend a competition in Cincinnati.
The next Board meeting is scheduled for Dec. 15, with a work session on Nov. 30.