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CMHS SEC, Art Clubs Host Paint Night A anon-Mac C A NO N- MAC S C HOO L D IS TRI C T N E WS recent paint night hosted by the Canon-McMillan High School Society of Exceptional Citizens was a huge success! The event was held in October and spearheaded by Art Club President Rylie McGrady, who guided students in SEC—open to high school students both with and without special needs. Visual arts teacher Ashley Van Auken and SEC club sponsor and special education teacher Sherree Mohler lauded the students involved—and said they were proud of the impact the event had on all involved. It also presented a chance for students to get to know one another. “It was a great opportunity for our students with special needs to socialize with other peers from the high school,” Ms. Van Auken said. Hills-Hendersonville Students Training for Marathon W e wanted to give a shout out to the students of Hills-Hendersonville Elementary School, who will be training all year for the Kids of STEEL Pittsburgh Marathon Race. The race, which will be held in May, is part of an exercise and nutrition program designed to motivate children to pursue an active lifestyle punctuated by healthy eating choices. During the training period, children will: • Complete physical activity goals • Try new and healthy foods • Learn about how to effectively set a goal and then train to achieve it • Track their activities and progress Last year, more than 120 schools—that’s about 6,000 children—participated in Kids of STEEL program. We wish them the best of luck as they continue their training, and invite you to check out these photos from Hills-Hendersonville’s recent Family Training Night! 56 Canon-Mac