Rivera ECHS Interact is a community service-oriented club sponsored by the Rotary Club of Historic Brownsville.

As their sponsor, I have ensured that they are actively involved in monthly activities, making it one of our district's most involved Interact Clubs.

From its start four years ago, our Interact club has completed several community service projects. Through these efforts, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs and learn the importance of:

• Developing leadership skills and personal integrity
• Demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others
• Understanding the value of individual responsibility and hard work
• Advancing international understanding and goodwill

As one of the most significant and fastest-growing programs of Rotary service, with more than 11,000 clubs in 120 countries and geographical areas, Interact has become a worldwide phenomenon. Approximately 250,000 young people are involved in Interact.

Applications are available on my website until April 1.

Students who do not pass the TSI test must complete 8 hours of APEX TSI. Every AVID 9th-grade student has been enrolled in the APEX TSI Math and ELAR Prep courses.

APEX is accessible through their Clever accounts.

Choice slips have been posted in their respective AVID classes so they can begin preparing for next year. They are selecting a math course and 3 periods of their choice (1 period is the career pathway, 1 period if for dual enrollment or elective, and the other is for an elective or dual course).