To Staff and the Twin Rivers School Community,
 
This month, public education pauses to celebrate the many people who make a difference in the lives of our students. We celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week and Classified Employees Week. We take time to recognize the tireless contributions made by our nutrition service workers, counselors, school nurses, transportation services and all whose work weaves together to create a solid and stable support system for our students.
 
I encourage everyone in our school community to take a moment to reflect on the people in their lives who make a difference, and offer them a sincere pat on the back. Gratitude is a powerful motivator. People appreciate being recognized for hard work, for tenacity, perseverance and a job well done. 
 
As we take time to recognize the hundreds of dedicated employees across our District, I want to share that we are applying this spirit of recognition to our high school graduates, too.