MELISSA SKOPCZYNSKI: What a week -- outstanding band; leadership conference; homecoming court picked; football team unbeaten; and even the concession stands looks like a million bucks!

By Melissa Skopczynski

Truman High School Principal

Last week was a great week. I was able to experience many of the things that make the field of education so rewarding.  Although I didn't get home most nights until 6 or later, being able to see the students in their element, representing Truman High School in such a great manner made it all worth it.  

Let me share the week with you:

On Tuesday I was able to attend the Belleville Marching Band Review.  Our Marching Band sounded absolutely wonderful. I may be bias in saying this, but I definitely thought our band gave the best performance.  This was validated by the many compliments I received from people from other schools. If you get a chance to go see them perform, it is highly recommended.

On Thursday we sent a group of students to the Downriver League Student Athlete Leadership Conference.  They had a wonderful time and had an opportunity not only to acquire some leadership skills but also to network and build positive relationships with students from other schools. 

We also selected our 2013 Homecoming Court that day.  The students were very excited and honored to be selected to court by their classmates. The court includes Kristen Bailey, Sarah Cordell, Chloe Herrera, Kaylee Nelson, Paige Nickowski, Tara Simpson, Miquel Andrade, Aaron Foster-Smith, Clarence Massey, Tyler Nunnery, Donavin Rubens and Quinn Wurmlinger.

This time of year is always so exciting for students and is when high school memories are made.  

On Friday we played our fourth football game of the year and were a winner over the Trenton Trojans.  Our record is now 4-0.  Even though the score was quite lopsided, the players handled themselves and showed good sportsmanship – way to go Cougars!  I was also pleasantly surprised when I arrived at the game to find that our wonderful maintenance staff had painted the concession stand and it looks amazing. I am so lucky to be part of a school that is truly a community committed to students.

Finally I would like to thank the staff for being patience as we making staff adjustments.  I would like to welcome back James Ostach to our English department and welcome Claire Walthall to our Special Education Department.

Have (another) great week.

Remember: This is YOUR team, this is MY team, this is OUR team.  Together we ARE making a difference!