LEADERS is a new program this year that offers Messmer High
School students a chance to improve their skills in the subjects of Math,
Science, English and Social Studies. LEADERS stand for “Learning, Education,
Advancement, Development and Employment Readiness Skills.”
This after school program
is held from Monday through Thursday, 3:00p.m to 4:30 p.m., except for Wednesdays when it meets from
2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. LEADERS is also held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Messmer is the first Catholic school to receive a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to grant to establish a 21st Century Community Learning Center. LEADERS is a program operated out of the CLC.
Ms. Rose Richard,
the director of the LEADERS program said, “LEADERS is a wonderful program that
allows students to stay after school and focus on their academics to achieve
good grades. It also helps to instill confidence so that they can become better
students in all their classes." LEADERS participant senior Janae
Haygood said, “LEADERS is a nice way to get homework done and is the perfect
place for me to stay focused.”
This program helps all grade levels including upperclassmen
to help them get ready for college. For freshmen, LEADERS
helps them adjust to high school and start off on a road to success. According to a brochure on the program, “The goal of LEADERS is to have our students
graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary for postsecondary success.” It
gives teachers a chance to help students in smaller class settings allowing for
individualized help and instruction.
Welcome, LEADERS, we are lucky to have you!
--Contributed by senior Neena Mathews
