Claysburg-Kimmel District Says Goodbye to Three Employees

The Claysburg-Kimmel School District will say its goodbyes to three employees with more than 100 years of service to the district at the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year.

The district’s board of directors during the Feb. 12 meeting approved the resignations of Michael Barbarini, second-grade teacher; Michael Hoenstine, third-grade teacher; and Carolyn Smith, secretary to the high school principal.

Barbarini has 31 years with the district, Hoenstine 33 and Smith 52.

The board also accepted the resignation of Jena Helsel from her position as a cafeteria worker, effective Feb. 11, 2021.

The board authorized the administration to advertise for all vacancies.

2021-22 Calendar

In other business, the board approved the calendar for the next school year.

The first day for students for 2021-22 will be Wednesday, Aug. 25. The last day for students is scheduled to be Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Commencement is slated for Sunday, June 5, 2022.

The calendar is subject to revisions as deemed necessary by the administration/school board.

Spring Sports Staff

The coaching staff for the upcoming spring sports season was approved by the board.

Mike Barbarini will be the head varsity softball coach. Karen Dugan will be his assistant.

Alison McMullen will be the head junior high softball coach, with Dale Troutman assisting.

Justin Harris will be the head varsity baseball coach. Tim Oakes will be the assistant coach with Ben Chamberlain the second assistant.

Matt Campagna will be the head junior high baseball coach with Tyler Claar assisting.

Tony Cavender was named a volunteer softball coach.