These are just a few points of pride we share about our district which continues to make sure every student graduates with the skills they need to succeed in a diverse and competitive world. This means providing the necessary supports – both academic and behavioral – for each child. It means building partnerships with places of worship, the military, businesses, seniors, and community organizations like the North Thurston Education Foundation. We know that kids need the basics like a hot meal, school supplies and warm clothes in order to focus on learning. We also know that having a mentor and parent engagement helps ensure students that someone cares about their overall well-being and success in school and life.

Given all this, I have great expectations for next year as we continue to witness student growth and achievement, along with the nurturing of the whole child -- including Arts, Special Education, Career and Technology Education (CTE). We are blessed to have a compassionate, high-quality staff who have student learning at the heart of all they do. With continued community support we can only get better from here!

Sincerely,