Dear Students, Families and Staff,

I hope this letter finds you and your loved ones in good health and high spirits. As we start the new school year, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome back to each one of you. Your partnership continues to be invaluable as we navigate the start of a new school year.

Our commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment for our students remains steadfast. We are dedicated to continuing our focus on fostering strong connections between our students and their school. We understand the importance of creating an environment where every child feels seen, heard, and valued.

Throughout the upcoming academic year, our dedicated team of educators and staff will be working diligently to implement strategies that promote not only academic growth but also emotional well-being. We want every student to feel a sense of belonging, to know that they are an integral part of our school family. There are many ways our students can feel connected; they can join a club or a sport, try out for a play or join an Academy or Pathway on one of our high school campuses. We also now have AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) at every school in the district. AVID is a school wide college and career readiness system designed to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society. 

We encourage our parents and guardians to stay engaged and connected too because we cannot do this important work without you. For students to stay truly connected it is important to make sure they attend school regularly and families play a key role in this behavior. Parents and guardians please make sure your students access learning opportunities and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and beyond. Attending school regularly and getting there on time helps children and teens feel better about school and themselves.  

Part of my job as superintendent is to make sure I help keep you informed and connected. As you may have noticed over the past few years, many of our schools have received a much-needed facility upgrade or modernization. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing a conducive learning environment for our students, we have undertaken several important enhancements that will benefit our entire school community. Over the next several months we plan to highlight many of these upgrades, so I encourage you to stay informed by visiting our school district's website and following our social media channels. Should you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Your feedback is invaluable as we work to continually improve and enhance the educational experience for all.

In closing, I am genuinely excited for the journey that lies ahead this school year. With your support, we can build upon the foundation of connection, growth, and community that makes our school district truly exceptional.