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School Notebook: New Principal, Stellar Students

A wrap-up of school news.

 

Students at will soon say goodbye to their long time principal Arlene Mullin and welcome in a familiar face to take her place.

Stephanie Montecalvo was named as Mullin’s replacement and will begin as Fort Salonga’s principal at the start of the new school year.

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Mullin was principal at the school for 21 years and spent her entire tenure as a principal there.

“She found her love and stayed, built up the program and hired most of the staff,” said Susan Agruso, district superintendent.

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Montecalvo was a teacher in the district and became an assistant principal, sharing her time between and Fort Salonga.

“Stephanie knows the K-3 program very well,” said Agruso. “She has been at the schools for five years.”

Several students were recognized for their achievements at a recent board meeting. Tina Carbone was a winner in the Skills USA Regional Competition. Other recognitions included Science Olympiad participants from William T. Rogers and participants in the National Spanish Exam.

The district also celebrated a big win taking first place in the Continental Math League Nationals for grade three.

Special Olympics participants were honored and were given a standing ovation by the auditorium for their efforts.


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