From The Superintendent's Desk

July 19, 2024

Upcoming Events

Registration Day Jr/Sr High school : August 5th 10am-2pm
Elementary Open House August 12th 4pm-6pm
Fall Sports Start August 12th

I hope you’re all enjoying your summer. Another week has quickly passed. It's incredible how fast time flies when we're making the most of it!

To our dedicated staff: I trust you are finding time to relax and enjoy well-deserved rest. Your hard work throughout the school year has been phenomenal, and I hope this summer continues to be a time for you to recharge and spend quality moments with your loved ones.

To our supportive community: Thank you for your unwavering support and engagement. Your involvement plays a crucial role in the success and growth of our schools. Whether participating in community events, volunteering, or simply supporting our students and staff, your contributions are greatly valued.

As we enjoy these summer days, let’s also keep our eyes on the exciting possibilities the upcoming school year holds. Together, we can continue to build on our successes and create an even stronger community. I can't wait to see what we'll achieve together.

I wish everyone a great week ahead!

School start and end times

Elementary Hours:

Doors open at 7:40, classes begin at 7:59. Dismissal at 3:05.

Jr/Sr High Hours:

Doors open at 7:30, classes begin at 7:49. Dismissal at 2:55.

24/25 School Year Calendar

25/26 School Year Calendar

Professional Development (2024-2025)

We have our District Professional Development ready for you! According to the survey, staff picked two areas for Tier I Instruction: Active Engagement (Explicit Instruction) and classroom management (SEB).

A brief overview of both series:

SEB: Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Needs

Trainer: Matt Hoge (MiMTSS)

Purpose: This series focuses on evidence-based, positive, and proactive practices for educators supporting and responding to students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs in the classroom. At the end of the learning series, participants will understand ways to set up the classroom environment and engage learners to maximize instruction.

Explicit Instruction (by Anita Archer)

Trainer: Jennie Goldstein

Purpose: Explicit direct instruction (EDI) is a teaching method that benefits students by providing clear learning objectives, breaking down complex concepts, and giving step-by-step guidance. It is unambiguous, structured, systematic, and scaffolded instruction. It engages students actively, offers direct teaching, and offers immediate feedback.

You will also receive the monthly Building Professional Development schedule from your building principal. That will consist of one hour of PLC and another hour determined by your principal (could be PLC, staff meeting, or other training needs).

MTSS Communication Process (celebrations, barriers, needs, suggestions, etc.)