Kuss Middle School is the site for a summer remediation program run by the Fall River Public Schools for children who can benefit by some classroom time during the school vacation. The program, which is funded through 21st Century funds, runs in two sessions, (8:00-10:00 a.m. and 10:00-12:00 Noon, offers both remedial instruction along with a physical fitness program held at Ruggles Park. "It's the main reason a lot of kids participate in the program," notes instructor Josh Martin. The program is voluntary for some and mandatory for others depending on performance during the preceding school year. For more information about the program, call 508-675-8335.
 

(Top row, left) Physical Education instructor Josh Martin pitches at the daily baseball game held at Ruggles Park as part of the Summer School program.  (Top row, center and right) Tony Carvalho manages a three-base hit. (Middle row, left) Liza Breceus, Stephanie Lania, Jade Garcia, Jocelyn Fernandes and Raina Miller relax between classes. (Middle row, right) Keith Omosefumi, Tony Carvalho and Kevin Garcia enjoy a cool snack during the break. (Bottom row, left) Teacher Kate Buckley hands out an exercise in her English class. (Bottom row, center) Kyle Therriault talks with one of his classmates as English Language Arts teacher Sharon Puopolo goes over an assignment. (Bottom row, right) Geometry teacher Ted Makuch gives some individual attention to one of the students.