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Keeping you Informed
"I hear that train a comin', it's rolling round the bend."
Hello All,
On November 5th, there was an article in the Daily Messenger regarding the Ontario County Freight Corridor Plan. As the article states, dozens of community members turned out to talk about Manchester's 2016 comprehensive plan -- a plan whose purpose is to "raise the profile of the town and its three villages, while maintaining its rural character and reputation as a town strong in agriculture."
The article goes on to explain that, "The concept is to develop...lands along the seven miles of the Finger Lakes Railway corridor in the town and its villages. The collaborative effort with Ontario County, the municipalities and Finger Lakes Railway will match suitable sites for development...and be a prototype for rail corridor plans throughout the county."
Often, we ask our students what they want to be when they grow up. We are interested in their future plans and hope that they make the connection between hard work, sacrifice, and the ultimate rewards they bring. Perhaps what we don't ask them enough is where are they planning on contributing to society? Will our students stay in the area or bring their talents and services elsewhere? Will they become contributors and legacies in their community, or will they start anew somewhere else? Will they have a hand in these future corridor plans? What can we do to promote their continued connection to our community?
I have seen firsthand how the character of this community has been based on generational connections and success. The last names of many students are the same last names that are embossed on plaques, trophies, and awards that grace our school...and students continue to strive to add new names to this legacy as well. At school, we connect this history of achievement to the present by emphasizing academic and behavioral success. We use the acronym P.R.I.D.E. to promote the characteristics of partnership, respect, integrity, dignity, and excellence. Our hope is for students to remember those that came before them as they make their own mark and contributions to the school and community.
The aforementioned article ends by stating, "With the help of the rail corridor and the additional business it could bring, the Manchester community could end up as a destination point..." For many, this already is a destination point that we can take pride in. Like the article implies, we should indeed look to the future success of the community, but let us not forget whose shoulders we stand on.
As always, thank you for your continued dedication to the success of our students.
Mark Your Calendars
- 11/11: Veterans Day (no school)
- 11/12: Service Learning Fair, HS Cafe Annex, 6-7 PM
- 11/13: End of ten-week marking period
Contact Information
Email: Samuel.Martina@redjacket.org
Website: www.redjacket.org
Location: 1506 State Route 21, Shortsville, NY, United States
Phone: (585) 289-3966
Twitter: @RJHSPrincipal