First Day 2010-2011

by Superintendent Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

With temperatures in the 90's the 2010-2011 school year got off to a HOT start! Despite the weather, students and staff were enthusiastic about getting back to school. It is always an exciting time for everyone. The first day offers a fresh start and new beginnings whether you are a senior or a kindergartner.

I had the opportunity to meet the student-body at the 2:00 PM assembly in the gym. We had 227 students in the elementary, 117 in the middle school and 156in the high school.

That is 500 students, 22 middle & high school teachers, 23 elementary teachers, 11 paraprofessionals, 3 administrators and 3 secretaries in the heat of the day in one warm gym, but as you can see from the picture (second from the bottom), it didn't effect our school spirit.

During the assembly, board members, administrators, teachers and staff were introduced. I presented the concept of Home Court Advantage or HCA to the students providing safety, support and belonging to every student every day on the court, field, hallway and in the classroom.


The student-body also practiced our "call to arms" cheer that will give our teams the support and confidence when most needed. ANY student (K-12) or parent can start the "call to arms" cheer and our student-body and crowd will join in. That's what we call "HCA Baby!"

The chant of "BULLDOGS" by our staff, elementary, middle and high school set the hair up on the back of my head. It was a great assembly! We've got spirit! Yes we do!

The day ended as it began, with everyone looking forward to a great school year.

Photos: (Top to bottom) Mr. Ligas communicating his classroom expectations; Mrs. Mikkelsen starting instruction; Students at the K-12 Assembly; and Loading the buses for home.