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Superintendent

Monthly Message to Families:

Building a Strong Foundation for Success
September 2026

Last month, I had the opportunity to visit each of our school buildings and welcome students back for another year of learning. The first day of school always brings a mix of excitement and a few nerves, and it was great to see our teachers and staff welcoming students, reconnecting with familiar faces, and helping everyone get settled into the new school year.

It didn’t take long to see that learning is already happening throughout our buildings. Students are diving into new curriculum, building relationships, and developing skills that will help them both in and out of the classroom. Through our continued work with Leader in Me and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, we’re also helping students build leadership and life skills that encourage them to take ownership of their choices and their learning.

As we move into the second half of the quarter, I want to encourage families to have a conversation with their students about one simple but important idea: showing up matters.

Being at school every day isn’t just about keeping up with assignments. It’s about being part of the classroom, connecting with teachers and friends, and having the opportunity to learn something new each day. Students are also learning important life skills along the way—how to be dependable, stick with something when it gets difficult, and follow through on commitments.

Those lessons matter long after students leave our classrooms. The habit of showing up today helps prepare students to be dependable employees, family members, and community members in the future.

Of course, we know that children will sometimes need to miss school. But when they are healthy and able to attend, every day really does count. When families, students, and schools work together to make attendance a priority, we give our children a stronger foundation for success.

So, let’s keep showing up, keep learning, and keep leading. We’ll see you tomorrow!

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