Welcome to our monthly Board of Education newsletter! Here you'll find highlights from our latest Board of Education meeting held on May 13, 2025. There are many ways you can stay updated on the decisions and discussions shaping our school district.

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The Board of Education recognized the Mooresville Intermediate School Sign Language Club for the Student of the Month at the May 13th meeting. The MIS instructional leadership team, along with Music Teacher, Ms. Rebekah Jack, nominated the following students for this honor: Layla Manall, Jordyn Safrit, Hayden Valentine, Reagan McCoy, Skye Douglin, Armani Rosello, Madison Hulett, Cohen Roseman, Sawyer Smith, Brennan Williams, Carter Rose Brannon, Gideon Clendenin, Tatiana Hanley, Evan Farnsworth, Kitch Kufhta, Brielle Link, Ella Scire, Addilyn Shields, Regina Sturdivant, Aloha West, Alice Weinstein, Rafael Reyes Waugh, Korah Walsh, Zooey Lape, Itzury Cardoza, Pressley Luckey, Mae’Lynee Marshall, McKenzie Pacini, Abigail Salazar, Niylah Sanchez Wynn, Briella Spaulding, Peyton Thomas, Natalie Walls, Serena Ball, Jeanne Davis, Natalie Meehan, Anna Ward, Addison Washington, Amarie Phifer, Savannah Caldwell, Sophia Cramasta, Kypsy Edwards, Rose Johnson, Fatou Karambe, and Calisi McVey. 

In the nomination, they said, "The 45 students in the Sign Language Club at MIS were chosen to be recognized as the Students of the Month because they have been working diligently to learn American Sign Language. These students have been practicing the pledge of allegiance in addition to learning how to interpret some songs that the chorus has been working on. The Sign Language Club performed at the Club Showcase event in April with the Bobcat Chorus. They have also learned greetings, colors, animals, feelings, and food items in ASL. All of the students in the Sign Language Club have been working hard to learn these new skills and use them in their everyday lives. We are super-proud of their efforts and their willingness to learn about helping others in the deaf community!"

MIS students Andrew Sherrill and Anabella Hernandez Navarro were nominated for the MGSD Artist of the Month honor for April. Both students were nominated by Ms. Rebekah Jack, enhancement teacher at Mooresville Intermediate School. Ms. Jack said the following in her nomination of Andrew and Anabella for Artist of the Month:

"Andrew Sherrill is a phenomenal singer and performer. Not only does he participate in the Bobcat Chorus at MIS, he also performs regularly in the community for events and at Performance Coffee House. He is also polite, respectful, and kind to adults and students around him at school. Andrew is a great example of what it means to be an MIS Bobcat!

"Anabella Hernandez Navarro is an amazing visual artist and impresses us daily with her creations! The work that she creates is well beyond her years. Anabella is also caring, thoughtful, and an exemplary student. Anabella’s attention to detail and use of materials makes her art shine! She is an MIS Bobcat that we are all proud of!"

Student Andrew Sherrill sings Bruno Mars "Talking to the Moon."

l to r: Monica Bender (MGSD Board Member), Rebekah Jack (Enhancement Teacher at MIS), Annabella Hernandez Navarro (MIS Artist of the Month - visual), Andrew Sherrill (MIS Artist of the Month - performing), Dr. Jason Gardner (MGSD Superintendent). Ms. Bender and Ms. Jack are holding Annabella's artwork.

At the May Board of Education meeting, the ABCD award was bestowed on Mr. Steven Thompson, EC Teacher Assistant at MIS. Mr. Thompson was nominated by the MIS administrative team, Dr. Mark Cottone, Principal and Ms. Katie Calloway, Assistant Principal . In the nomination, Dr. Cottone and Ms. Calloway highlighted that Mr. Thompson goes Above & Beyond in their work, and models the MGSD core value of authentic relationships and safety.

Dr. Cottone & Ms. Calloway said, "Mr. Thompson is an example of the Bobcat motto 'safe, respectful, and responsible.' He ensures the safety of his students in the classroom everyday from the time they arrive at school to the time they depart from school. He is the first person the students see in the morning and the last at the end of the day, as he makes sure of their safe transportation. All of his students are exceptional learners who have what some people call disabilities. Some are non-verbal, some are in wheelchairs, and others need help with daily living skills. This is where Mr. Thompson shows his heart for children as he is determined to create the best day for each and every child in his care. Mr. Thompson is respectful with every staff and student in the school. He knows no stranger and is always willing to lend a helping hand with a smile and a well-timed joke. Mr. Thompson shows responsibility everyday in his actions to take care of his students with high needs. He goes above and beyond to help not only his students but all those around him."  

Lilly Rumrill, Carolina Panthers National Flag Football Player of the Year

This winter Lilly Rumrill was selected as the Carolina Panthers Flag Football Player of the Year, and one of 32 finalists for the Girls National Flag Football Play of the Year award. Lilly recorded 119 points, 18 touchdowns and 22 interceptions during her senior season of flag football at MHS and was also invited to play in the 2024 20U Women’s Select Bowl in Los Angeles. Lilly has signed to play flag football at Milligan University in Tennessee and is the first player in North Carolina history to sign to play flag football in college.  

Outside of flag football Lilly is also an accomplished Mooresville High School athlete who has participated in soccer, basketball, football, and softball over the past four years. We are proud of Lilly for all of her accomplishments and can’t wait to watch her continue to shine next year at Milligan University! 

The following items were brought to the Board of Education for review at the May meeting. For more details, as well as the presentations when applicable, please click on the "memo" linked for that item.

The following items were brought to the Board of Education for review and consideration at the May meeting. For more details, please click on the "memo" linked for that item.