Schalmont High School students enjoyed learning archery after school last week as the Physical Education Department begins rolling out a new opportunity for students.

Kathleen Russell, Director of PE, Health & Athletics, explained teachers took training courses so Schalmont could offer archery safely in High School and Middle School PE classes by next year.

On Thursday, a group of High School students who expressed interest in archery practiced after school in the gym, which had all doors locked to ensure safety. Teachers helped students not only use correct techniques but focused on safety as well, utilizing special equipment such as an archery safety curtain behind the targets.