Messages from the Secondary Principal and Director of Learning & Teaching

Wrapping Up the Quarter & Wishing You a Wonderful March Break! Dear Secondary Community, As we close out the quarter, I want to take a moment to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our students, teachers, and families. This has been a busy and rewarding week, and I am grateful to be part of such a vibrant and engaged school community. On Thursday night, our students took center stage at the Talent Show , and what an incredible showcase it was! With the vast variety of musical and dance performances, our students amazed us with their creativity and courage. A huge thank you to the performers, organizers, and all who came out to support—it was truly a night to remember! Friday’s Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences provided a valuable opportunity for reflection and goal-setting. These conferences are an essential part of our partnership in learning, ensuring that students receive the support and guidance they need to continue growing. Thank you to all families...

March 14, 2025 Dear Secondary Community ~ Congrats to our Cougar Cup and Cultural Convention participants! These events are an essential part of our students' educational experiences. Thank you to all of you who were able to come out and cheer on the Cougar Cup participants! We look forward to hearing all about the Cultural Convention when our students return.  Upcoming Events & Important Dates 🔹  Special Schedule & Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences  – March 17-21 During the last week of the quarter,  March 17-21,  we are following a  special schedule : ✅  Monday-Thursday:  Students will attend  two extended class periods per day and will have an extended block with their Advisor for WSN Time (What Students Need) - this time is dedicated to completed projects and reviewing for assessments. ✅ All students are dismissed at 1:30 , Monday through Thursday. Please be sure to respond to the survey sent out by Carolina Soliz if your child(...

  March 7, 2025 Dear Secondary Community ~ I hope that everyone had a wonderful Carnaval break! I had the good fortune of going to Oruro on Saturday and it was a wonderful experience! What a spectacular celebration! On Thursday and Friday, MS and HS students had the opportunity to meet with Kimberly Minich or Eduardo Torres from Pathways for Prevention. Please ask your children whether they chose to attend and what they learned.   Upcoming Events & Important Dates 🔹  Middle School Cougar Cup  – March 10-13 We are excited to host the  Middle School Cougar Cup  on our campus after school from  March 10 to 13.  This event will bring together our middle school students for friendly competition, teamwork, and school spirit. We encourage families to come cheer on our teams! 🔹  Cultural Convention in Santa Cruz  – March 13-15 A group of  20 students  will be traveling to  Santa Cruz  to participate in the  Cultura...