June 13 was a day of bittersweet celebration as Medstead Central School said its farewells to two retiring employees.
The village hall was abuzz with students, staff, families and the community.
With financial cuts to the educational system, the school’s budget has been under increasing strain. It was under the leadership of Kelly Schneider and administration that programs such as track and field, the bus-to-swim program and so many others stayed on the docket.
Naturally, this was with the help of countless volunteer hours from the community. The same folk came to give a good sendoff to the two retirees, Kelly Schneider, principal and Mrs. Jones, teacher.
With this, the school is preparing for staff and administrative changes. The school has long since been the lifeblood of the community, invigorating the village with the potential of youth.
Medstead had a chance to show its gratitude to the principal, including his lunch-time ditties and fun costumes, and to the dedication of Mrs. Jones over her career.
The 2018-19 school year will see Greg Knot as principal and Stacy Hill as vice-principal.
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