We’re so proud of all the growth, energy, and enthusiasm these future middle schoolers have shown. Bring on the school year — they’re ready!
Middle School Readiness Camp Gets Off to a Great Start!
What an awesome start to our camp! This week, our future middle schoolers are getting a real taste of what’s ahead. We kicked things off with fun (and tricky!) ice breaker challenge: building a tower strong enough to hold a textbook—without always being able to talk or use certain tools! A great lesson on how important communication and the right classroom tools are for success. Next, students went on a scavenger hunt around the building, learning the layout and locating key classrooms and offices. Later, we dove into academics with a fascinating article on the history of fireworks, practicing annotation and summarizing skills. Afterward, we took a sensory walk, observing the world with all five senses and reflecting with journal entries. We wrapped up the day with a tour of the locker rooms, a quick lesson on PE expectations, some physical activities, and a hilarious relay race where students had to “dress out” for PE with oversized clothes! We had a blast and can’t wait to be back tomorrow for more fun and learning!
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Jack Romig from South Callaway High School won 8th place in the Supply Chain
Management event at the Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.’s (FBLA)
National Leadership Conference (NLC). The event, held in Anaheim, California from
June 29 to July 2, attracted more than 15,000 middle school and high school students,
educators, and volunteers from across the country. The NLC provides education,
competition, and networking opportunities centered on business.
Nearly 11,000 students from more than 2,000 middle schools and high schools in
48 U.S. states and territories competed in 100 business-related events for cash
prizes totaling over $120,000. Students also had the opportunity to engage in over
120 learning workshops and meet with representatives from more than 260 colleges,
universities, and employers, including Alzheimer’s Association, BusinessU, CLA,
Empowerly, FICO, Funds2Orgs, Jostens, Kendra Scott, Men’s Wearhouse, UWorld,
MBA Research, National Retail Federation, National Technical Honor Society, PNC
Bank Student Lending, TKS Worldwide, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and U.S. Coast
Guard.
Additionally, students heard from keynote speaker and proud FBLA alumna, Karissa
Bodnar, Founder and CEO of Thrive Causemetics and Bigger Than Beauty Skincare. In
a live onstage conversation with FBLA President & CEO Jennifer Woods, Bodnar
shared her journey from high school entrepreneur to leading a globally recognized
beauty brand rooted in social impact. Her story inspired students to pursue their
passions, embrace innovation, and lead with purpose.
“This year’s National Leadership Conference showcased the remarkable talent and
dedication of our student members,” said FBLA President & CEO Jennifer Woods.
“From critical thinking and business management to finance, accounting, and
information technology, they demonstrated the essential skills that will shape tomorrow’s
workforce. These middle school and high school students leave Anaheim with not only
well-earned recognition, but also new connections, greater confidence, and a clearer
path toward their future careers.”
Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association
with more than 200,000 middle school, high school, and college members worldwide.
FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in
a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences. The
association is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. For
more information, visit fbla.org
