Howard-Suamico School District VISION: An authentic, innovative, connected, and inspired experience for an ever-changing future.
MISSION: The mission of the Howard-Suamico School District is to work together with families and community to ensure that our students have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a changing world.
CORE VALUES: • We believe in and advocate for every student, every family, every day. • We commit to build and provide each student with an equitable opportunity for academic, social, and emotional success.
• We engage collaboratively -
community, families, staff and students - to create a safe, welcoming, and high-quality learning environment for all.
• We pursue and deliver the highest standards and qualities of excellence.
NEWSLETTER
Spring 2023
Spring: A Time for Renewal Brave Work with Whole Hearts As we’ve journeyed through the 2022-23 school year, HSSD staff have been participating in a book study based on the title Dare to Lead by Brené Brown. We have adopted this same title as our annual school Damian LaCroix, Superintendent district theme. It has guided our thoughts and actions as we’ve regained our rhythm following two years of disruption. The essential point from Brown’s book is that leaders develop their capacity to “rumble with vulnerability as they do brave work, navigate tough conversations, and engage with whole hearts.” I am pleased to report that steady growth in these areas is exactly what I have seen on display from many within our learning community. Within this publication, you will see evidence of the above, including how our students are living our Graduate Profile characteristics, how our staff are stretching themselves in support of our students, and how strategic partnerships foster important leadership opportunities. Specifically, you will read about:
Our shared commitment as a school system revolves around our mission of “working together with families and community to ensure that our students have the knowledge and skills to succeed in a changing world.” This is daring work and it demands our very best leadership. However, schools cannot do it alone. We need you! It is my hope that you will see the vital role you play in helping strengthen and sustain our public schools, one of America’s most endearing and enduring institutions. With spring upon us, let us conclude the 2022-23 school year with renewed energy and commitment to supporting our community’s most precious asset, our children. Together, Damian LaCroix, Superintendent
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HSSD staff have been participating in a monthly book study of Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, sponsored by the Howard-Suamico Education Foundation.
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