Director Nerio formally submitted his resignation to the Franklin Pierce Schools Board of Directors on Tuesday, March 19 after his growing family recently moved out of the district. His departure leaves a current vacancy on the FPS Board of Directors in District 2. Those interested in applying or nominating someone to be encouraged to apply can visit www.fpschools.org/boardvacancy

On Friday, February 16, Liza Klumpar, Chief Technology Officer, was honored as the NCCE Outstanding Technology Leader Award recipient during the keynote event at the annual 53^rd technology conference in Seattle, WA. This esteemed award is presented by Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE), a not-for-profit educational technology professional learning organization.

Middle school is difficult for many students –friendships, academics, and everything else can impact students' mental health and well-being. Helping guide students through these emotions can be difficult but we’re grateful to the Carter family for providing students at Keithley Middle School with resources to express themselves. Through the HopeSparks Hip Hop Therapy group, students can break down barriers to therapeutic mental health practices. Learn more about the program in this article from The News Tribune.