TYGSBORO — Approximately 130 ninth-graders and 43 student leaders from Greater Lowell Technical High School participated in the 2024 Summer Enrichment Program.
The program enabled students to develop and apply 21st century learning skills through hands-on, real-world projects while also strengthening their leadership abilities.
This year’s program was held over three weeks in July and used project-based learning to immerse students in the theme of “Building Community.” PBL encourages students to strengthen their critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills by addressing complex questions and challenges.
Incoming 9th graders worked with student leaders to investigate real-world problems, collaborate on solutions, and create presentations to showcase their findings. Students had the opportunity to choose from a variety of topics including health, environment, culture, business, wildlife conservation and community service. They then divided into groups to consider their chosen projects.
Through teamwork and collaboration, students researched, developed, and hosted a final showcase to present their work to family, friends, Summer Enrichment Program staff, and school administrators. Projects included handmade models, self-published books, websites accessible via QR codes, and other creative artifacts.
Many students expressed excitement and gratitude for the experience. “It was fun meeting new people and working on projects,” said Haley Mosher, a ninth-grader from Lowell. Another 9th grader added, “It helped me make new friends with people outside my grade and class.” “I learned how to lead others to work better on a team,” recalled Alimel Ramirez-Zavala, an 11th-year electronics student leader at Lowell, and Hafsor Alimi, a second-year medical support student leader at Lowell. He said: I enjoyed being a part of the community and teaching and learning from my peers. ”
With the highest participation and attendance rates in the program’s eight-year history, the 2024 Summer Enrichment Program provides students with the opportunity to acquire essential skills, become familiar with campus, and develop a sense of belonging in the school community. I did.
“I am extremely proud of the dedication of our student leaders and our new ninth graders over the summer,” said Superintendent Jill Davis. “Their final presentations were outstanding and taught our students problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills that will help us continue to build community here at Greater Lowell Technical High School. This year was our best yet. I look forward to seeing what this program does in the future.”
