Policies On Vehicles, Drones Highlight Month In Moorestown School District

I hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving, and it is hard to believe we are about to enter December.
Highlights from the board and district for November include new board policy, recognition of the Unified Soccer Team, and an exceptional Veterans Day Ceremony.

At the November meeting, the board recognized student participants of the Unified Soccer Program, along with their coaches. The program brings together both students with disabilities and those without, to play together on the same team.

Moorestown was one of two teams to play in the first NJSIAA Unified Soccer Championship at Kean University. The MHS team did not win, but they put forth a tremendous amount of effort during the entire season and became the state runner-ups.

The board unanimously approved four policies on second reading.

Of note, the board passed Policy 5514 (Student Use of Vehicles on School Grounds) and Policy 7481 (Unmanned Aircraft Systems).

Policy 5514 was updated to include new forms of transportation not permitted on school property, including hoverboards.

Policy 7481 prohibits “unmanned aircraft systems,” also known as drones, from being flown on school property without first notifying and receiving permission from the Superintendent.

On Nov. 9, Moorestown High School hosted the annual Veterans Day Ceremony. The program recognizes MHS graduates, Moorestown residents, and family members of students/staff who have or currently serve in the Armed Forces.

The program featured recognition of each guest, student performances, and the reveal of the updated Veterans Memorial Wall at Moorestown High School to reflect additional names.

There are several exciting events upcoming, Check the calendar on the school district’s website for full details.

• MoorArts will hold their Holidays Arts Festival on Dec. 3 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Church Street Recreation Center, which features student artwork and performances.
• There are multiple student performances in December, including the MHS Winter Vocal Concert on Dec. 1 from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., the WAMS Winter Concert on Dec. 7 and 8 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; the South Valley and Roberts Holiday Concert on Dec. 15; the MHS Winter Instrumental Concert on Dec. 15 from 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; and the Baker Holiday Concert on Dec. 16.
• The MHS Interact Club Blood Drive is on Dec. 9, from 3:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. To sign up, visit www.redcrossblood.org.
• The MHS Madrigals Holiday Dinner is on Dec. 19.

The next regular Board of Education meeting will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. in the William Allen Middle School Media Center. As always, do not hesitate to reach out to the Board or myself if you have any questions or if you need anything.

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About this column: In this column, Moorestown Board of Education Member Brandon Pugh provides monthly updates on what's going on in the school district and on the BOE.