I want to offer my congratulations to our spring athletic teams for their competitive seasons and for getting out on the field or on the track to participate with and against their peers. Extracurricular athletics provide excellent opportunities for students to connect with their teammates and coach, competitors from other schools across our area, and the school community in general. Moreover, extracurricular athletics are healthy for the mind and the body. Our athletes demonstrated their Hornet Pride throughout their season, and we are thrilled that the students had opportunities to play. Way to go, Hornets!
I do want to take a moment to thank you for supporting the 2022-2023 school budget and the purchase of the buses, both of which passed with an approval rating of about 80%. The Board of Education, administration, and community members who participated in the budget development process worked diligently through the past several months to develop a responsible budget that maintains a focus on our students and ensures that they have the educational opportunities they deserve. Your support of this effort and your recognition of the district’s needs are sincerely appreciated. We will continue to be good stewards of the district’s resources and we’ll ensure our students are provided with an outstanding education. Thank you!
I’d also like to take a moment to congratulate Kacie Huston on being re-elected to the Board of Education for a full, five-year term, and Nicole Robertson on being elected as a first-time board member. The role of a board member is critical to the work that we do in the school district and the immense amount of time, energy and commitment required of one in volunteering for this role is commendable. When considering all of the fiscal, legal, compliance, political and educational challenges faced by schools today, one can appreciate the complexity of maintaining a global perspective while still ensuring that each and every child is taken care of. Our board consistently demonstrates the ability to do these things and to do them well. A huge thank you to all of our board members for their work this school year, one of the most challenging school years ever.
As we close this school year, our school community has so much to be proud of. Once again, our students have accomplished amazing things and they are well on their way to being outstanding young people. Consistent with tradition, and before the close of the school year, we will have had the opportunity to enjoy several awards assemblies to recognize the achievement and community service of our students, hear the talent of our instrumental bands and choruses, induct students into the National Junior Honor Society, National Honor Society and National Art Honor Society, and we will graduate our pre-K students to kindergarten, our 6th graders to the Jr. High School, our 8th graders to the Sr. High School, and our Class of 2022 to life after high school. It’s refreshing to think about all of the good work and amazing experiences our students have had in accomplishing these things. I’ve said it before but it’s worth repeating - our district has so much to be thankful for and so much to be proud of when we think about the multitude of educational opportunities enjoyed by our students. I hope you have the chance to celebrate with us and have an opportunity to congratulate our students on their excellent work.
In closing, I sincerely appreciate the patience, understanding and cooperation that’s been extended by all throughout this school year. I know I’ve said that a hundred times, but I feel like I can’t say it enough. Thank you! I wish each of you an outstanding end to this school year and a safe summer filled with fun, family and friends. This summer is sure to provide the rest, relaxation and rejuvenation deserved by everyone. To each of our graduating seniors, the Class of 2022, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors and we look forward to hearing about all of your accomplishments. We are so proud of the outstanding people you’ve become and we can’t wait to celebrate your graduation with you. We also look forward to seeing our returning students next school year, and don’t forget that next September is just around the corner.
Yours in education,
Michael J. Rullo
Superintendent
Go Hornets!