THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF RICHARDSON ISD
LHHS Celebrates Two State Championships
LHHS produces RISD’s first basketball title in 55 years and a state champion wrestler.
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UIL A+
Nearly 600 elementary students gathered this semester to participate and to excel at RISD’s inaugural districtwide academic competition.
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Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to these educators who epitomize RISD’s commitment to every child, every day.
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CONNECT is published by the Richardson ISD Office of Strategy and Engagement under the direction of the Superintendent. Its purpose is to inform and engage Richardson ISD patrons about district programs, student and staff achievements, and other district-related information.
Hello RISD,
In this edition of Connect , we are going to celebrate our students and teachers, let you know about some great ways to get involved with the school district, and share what’s next with changes in the state’s accountability ratings and STAAR testing.
We have more than 37,000 students in RISD, and as educators, our collective focus is on every student, every day. And our leadership team’s additional focus is on every teacher, every day.
In May, we are set to graduate another 2,200 RISD students influenced by some of the best educators in the country who use the standards of excellence outlined in our Graduate Profile to produce students who are ready for the next phase of life after high school.
RISD Board of Trustees
Regina Harris President, Single-Member District 4
Debbie Rentería Vice President, Single-Member District 3
Chris Poteet Secretary, At Large Place 7
Megan Timme Trustee, Single-Member District 1
Vanessa Pacheco Trustee, Single-Member District 2
Rachel McGowan Trustee, Single-Member District 5
Eric Eager Trustee, At Large Place 6
Tabitha Branum Superintendent VISIT www.RISD.org
Richardson ISD.
Once again this year, our campuses have carried on RISD’s long tradition of quality public school education. Our students excel across a variety of disciplines. This year we have 12 Dell Scholars and eight National Merit Semifinalists, including one who is also an academic all state volleyball player and one of five finalists for the Davey O’Brien North Texas high school student of the year. We also have a senior who is a state champion wrestler and a homecoming queen. And maybe you heard about our state champion Lake Highlands High School basketball team or the Pearce Wind Ensemble that performed at the national concert in Indianapolis!
It’s been a great year in RISD, and I truly believe we will build upon this year’s growth again in 2023-24.
I want you all to know that RISD is firmly committed to opposing any state legislation that would create a savings account – or any similar voucher proposals – with taxpayer dollars, and our trustees agree. In April, the board passed a resolution that explains how proposed legislation lacks financial, academic, or safety accountability measures and would create a costly entitlement program with no way to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent. It’s a great feeling to know our trustees’ values align with the RISD vision to educate every student, every day.
And with the continued support of the RISD community, the school district is actively upgrading and enhancing facilities to ensure a high-quality education for years to come. When RISD voters approved Bond 2021, the school district was able to begin the middle-school transformation without raising the tax rate. RISD is building a new Lake Highlands Middle School and renovating the Forest Meadow campus so sixth-graders in that learning community can move to those new structures in August 2024. Thanks to the support of our community, RISD is equipping students with all the tools they need to succeed for decades to come. Every student, every day.
Cover photo by Jose Negrete.
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We are so grateful for every community member who volunteers and supports RISD, and we have a few new ways to get involved or stay involved.
The RISD Sweet Deals program connects the district’s more than 5,000 employees to local and regional businesses that wish to recognize the hard work and dedication of our teachers and staff. The new RISD Platinum Club Card – formerly the Silver AdvantAGE card – is an informative and entertaining way for longtime community members to remain actively engaged with the school district, including free access to most RISD games and shows.
Now as much as ever, teaching as a profession continues to be a challenge. We want our amazing RISD educators to feel the appreciation and love from our community, and through the “Thank a Teacher” program, community members can partner with a campus to host a snack cart, provide breakfast or lunch for staff, or just write a note of appreciation.
I was honored recently to join The Richardson ISD Foundation in surprising our eight STARS teachers of the year with classroom visits celebrating their status as some of RISD’s top educators. Please find more information about these programs in this issue of Connect
Thanks for partnering with us and focusing on every student, every day, and please remember that I am always here to serve and support you.
Sincerely,
Tabitha Branum Superintendent, Richardson ISD
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WILDCATS WIN STATE TOURNAMENTS IN HOOPS, WRESTLING
The entire Lake Highlands community gathered for a parade in April to celebrate RISD’s first athletic state championships in decades.
The Lake Highlands High School boys basketball team went undefeated in District 7-6A and finished 34-3 overall. The Wildcats beat defending champions Beaumont United in the finals to become the first RISD basketball state champion in 55 years. LHHS junior Tre Johnson – the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2024 – was named the Mr. Texas Basketball by Dave Campbell’s Magazine and Chicken Express. Congratulations to Head Coach, Joe Duffield, assistant coaches Richard Johnson, Zac Haug, Tre Stewart, and Dominique Kirk.
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Lake Highlands senior Fernanda López is a three-time UIL state qualifier in wrestling and finished her high school career ranked No. 6 in the nation. This year, Fernanda posted a record of 47-1, beating the two-time state champ on her path to the state championship. After graduation, Fernanda plans to further her academic and athletic career at the University of Southern Oregon. Fernanda was voted as the Most Outstanding Wrestler in District 7-6A and was also the Lake Highlands homecoming queen this year.
“What a year our Wildcats have had! These student-athletes are the best in the state and some of the best high schoolers in the nation,” RISD Superintendent Tab Branum said. “I truly believe there isn’t anything Fernanda cannot accomplish, and the chemistry and maturity this basketball team has shown throughout the season is inspiring to many of our youngest learners. Way to go Lake Highlands! You’ve brought a great deal of pride to everyone in RISD.”
THE 2022-23 LAKE HIGHLANDS STATE CHAMPION GIRLS WRESTLER
Fernanda López
THE 2022-23 LAKE HIGHLANDS STATE CHAMPION BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM:
Samson Aletan
Syncere Anderson
Ethan Davis
Elias Dement
John "Barrett" Francis
Brandon Gonzales
Warren Hamilton
Xavier Hernandez
Joseph Hughes
Ila Jehl
Tre Johnson
Beck Johnstone
Issaiah Tate
Quinton Perkins
Lewis Racine
Logan Strayhan
Khaleel Thomas
Sam Thomas
Chidi Umeh
Jaylen Washington
Dre Whitney
Jaire Williams
Photography by Jose Negrete.
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Club
Join the RISD Platinum Club today to receive free admission to RISD fine arts and athletic events as well as special invitations to other activities and learning opportunities throughout the school year.
Membership in the RISD Platinum Club is FREE for individuals who are at least 55 years old. Sign up at s.risd.org/platinum or by scanning the QR code with your mobile device.
www.risd.org/platinumclub
Richardson ISD is seeking community members from across all learning communities to learn about RISD and become advocates for RISD’s students and staff. RISD Ambassadors is a free, professional learning series designed to give a comprehensive overview of RISD and deeper insight into the district.
Application will be open May 15-July 15. Monthly sessions begin in September 2023. Visit www.risd.org/ambassadors for program details.
Elementary Students Take Part In UIL A+ Academic Competition
RISD held its inaugural UIL A+ Academic competition in late February with hundreds of elementary students participating in six events: number sense, storytelling, oral reading, chess puzzle, ready writing, and creative writing.
Students were excited, gracious, accommodating and encouraging. Every child was pulling for their teammates while also cheering on RISD students from other campuses.
Coordinated by Kelly Musgrave, an ESL teacher at White Rock Elementary, this inaugural meet included about 600 students. RISD Superintendent Tabitha Branum greeted students on stage passing out ribbons and congratulations.
“These events give students the opportunity to shine in their areas of strength while learning and having fun,” RISD Director of Advanced Learning Monica Simonds said. “We were blown away by the participation this year. Everyone was so gracious to their teammates and other schools. I can’t wait to see how much this event grows next year.”
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Congratulations, to all these outstanding RISD students. #RISDBelieves
DELL SCHOLARS
A dozen AVID seniors have been named Dell Scholars this year: Jannat Hussain and Kolten Gonzalez-Gerth of Berkner; Franco Fernández, Mercedes Perez Rodríguez, and José Luis Mendoza Acosta of Pearce; Fiona Habte, Zain Ali, Daisy Parada, Oswaldo Merlan, and Jetzamany Mata of RHS. and Rosie Thluai and Sher Moo Ku of Lake Highlands.
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation began the scholarship program in 2004 to assist highly motivated and underserved high school students. There are about 500 Dell Scholars named annually across the U.S., and RISD now has 88 Dell Scholars since 2009. The award includes $20,000, a laptop, credits for textbooks, and a personalized, multifaceted support network. Congratulations to the students, parents, families, and teachers!
Camryn Dyke finished 5th in the RHS Class of 2023 and was one of five finalists for the 35th annual Davey O’Brien High School Scholarship presented to an exceptional North Texas senior. She was also president of the National Honor Society, MVP of the RHS volleyball team, and a National Merit Semifinalist.
RHS COMPUTER SCIENCE
Richardson High School Computer Science dominated at the Lockheed Martin CodeQuest 2023 competition in Dallas. Students work together to solve problems by using JAVA, Python, C#, and/or C++ programming to complete the quest. The problem set consists of 20 to 30 challenging problems created by Lockheed Martin engineers and computer programmers.
Pearce’s Lizzie Contreras is one of the Top 10 competitors in the WORLD in the DECA Apparel & Accessories Series Event! We are so proud of you Lizzie!
RISD’s commitment to high standards and impactful music opportunities has led to the district being recognized as one of the best communities for music education in the country for the past 12 years in a row.
HEALTHCARE CAREER ACADEMY
Richardson ISD Healthcare Career Academy students represented at the Leadership Richardson event in February by demonstrating vital signs and CPR before answering questions regarding health science pathways.
Lake Highlands junior guard Tre Johnson was the Mr. Texas Basketball Player of the Year for the 2022-23 basketball season, according to Dave Campbell’s Texas Basketball and Chicken Express.
PEARCE BOYS GOLF
Pearce boys golf placed second at regionals to advance to the state tournament in late May. Senior and Oklahoma State-commit Preston Stout sank an eagle on the 18th hole to win the regional by two strokes at 10-under par. Ben Gregg finished third. GO MUSTANGS!
Lake Highlands senior Quinton Perkins is heading to Stephenville, Texas next year to continue his athletic and academic career in the WAC.
Lake Highlands senior Samson Aleton is heading to New Haven, Connecticut, next year to continue his athletic and academic career in the Ivy League.
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Teachers Making an Impact
For more than 38 years, The Richardson ISD Foundation has worked to make a meaningful difference for RISD students and staff.
At the Foundation, innovation, collaboration, and equity are all values consistently upheld and supported thanks to the generosity of donors. One of the ways donors make a difference is through the Foundation’s Impact grant program. These grants provide RISD staff members the opportunity to grow their skill set and subsequently improve the quality of education for students.
When Irma Wall, technology assistant at Carolyn G. Bukhair Elementary, saw an opportunity to help students improve their typing efficiency to prepare for the new STAAR 2.0 test, she immediately applied for a Technology Grant. The new test is all electronic and includes constructed response questions where students must type their answers, creating some added pressure for elementary school teachers to quickly improve their students’ typing skills.
Students were already using “Keyboarding Without Tears,” a typing program, but Wall’s grant provided an additional feature to help improve accuracy and speed. She purchased specialized keyboards that use colors to show students where to put each finger. With this extra help, students should be much better equipped to take their new STAAR tests.
“At Bukhair, 98 percent of our students come from low socioeconomic families,” Principal Anabel Ruiz said. “For some students, this is their first experience with technology and typing. This Impact grant from the Foundation will help students tremendously in practicing their typing skills.”
Tanequa Azu, a teacher aide, also saw the Foundation’s Impact grant as an opportunity to support her on her journey to becoming a teacher. Azu currently works at Dover Elementary in the Positive Approaches to Student Success program.
Left to right: Assistant Principal Mercy Nazario Cruz, Impact Grant Recipient Irma Wall, and Principal Anabel Ruiz
Impact Grant Recipient Tanequa Azu
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PASS is a centralized special education initiative that addresses behavioral and emotional struggles in some students, and provides them an alternative learning environment with guidance from certified PASS teachers.
After successfully attaining certain growth benchmarks, PASS students are slowly transitioned back into the classroom. Azu mainly works with fourth-grade students, and the connection she has formed with her students is based on love and trust.
“Tanequa is so amazing with our kids. She builds a strong relationship with all of them, which is what the job is all about,” Dover Principal Jennifer Balch said. “I was overjoyed to see that she got the Impact grant to further her teaching journey, and that her hard work was being noticed by others.”
After she graduates from Texas A&M University-Commerce, Azu plans to continue working at Dover as a PASS teacher.
“I want to make these kids feel welcome no matter their circumstances. I can continue to mentor them and show them how to break away from the mold,” Azu said. “This grant has given me the final push I needed to get through college. Now I can finish my studies and make a difference in the lives of my students.”
Wall and Grant are two of the 51 RISD staff members experiencing impactful opportunities through the Foundation’s grant program. For a full list of Impact Grant recipients and to learn more about the Foundation’s work, visit www.richardsonisdfoundation.org
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This feature was written by Pearce senior Madeline Dorjee, who is a member of the RISD Professional Internship Program. Madeline is interning this semester with RISD Strategy and Engagement and The Richardson ISD Foundation. She plans to study journalism at the University of Texas after graduation.
MAYDAY!
On May 1, Superintendent Branum, Board President Harris and RISD trustees joined officials from other North Texas school districts to send a mayday distress call to the Texas Legislature.
The goal was to raise awareness among parents, taxpayers, and elected state legislators regarding the lack of public school funding in the current legislative session.
Texas school districts have not received an increase in per-pupil basic allotment funding since 2019, during which time inflation has risen up to 17%.
The 88th Texas Legislative Session
At press time for Connect magazine, Texas legislators were considering a variety of measures that would significantly impact RISD and public education. Superintendent Branum and RISD Trustees have been closely following 2023 legislative proposals, ensuring the legislators who represent RISD are aware of how potential laws would impact their home district, and working to update parents, teachers, and taxpayers.
In advance of the session in Austin, RISD adopted a legislative agenda that placed student and educator safety, as well as student academic achievement, as top priorities while allowing school districts to make decisions based on what is best for their local school community.
The RISD Board of Trustees supports:
• Measures to enhance school safety
• Measures to address teacher recruitment and compensation
• Measures to establish a fair public school funding system that provides per-student funding that keeps pace with inflation, allows teachers to be fairly compensated, and keeps public tax dollars in public schools that are accountable to taxpayers.
• Measures to enhance the state’s accountability system for schools
In April, RISD trustees voted to approve a resolution opposing proposed Texas legislation that would create a savings account – or any similar voucher proposals – with taxpayer dollars for parents to use to pay for education outside of public school. “The message needs to be strong that we need Austin to fully fund public education so we can meet the demands we have post-COVID and amid current inflationary pressures,” Superintendent Tabitha Branum said. “We don’t need the state to create an entitlement program that we know cannot be sustained without harming public schools.”
“We don’t need the state to create an entitlement program that we know cannot be sustained without harming public schools.”
—SuperintendentBranum
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Hunter Hunt
Hunter Hunt is CEO of Hunt Energy, part of Hunt Consolidated which is led by his father Ray Hunt and whose operations include oil and gas, real estate, power, energy technology, and renewable activities.
“It is impossible to overstate the impact of RISD on who I am today. RISD shaped my life in ways that I enjoyed at the time, but I have only truly appreciated as the years have passed. It was a great education with a beautifully diverse student body. The opportunities I had to engage in so many extracurricular activities provided me valuable life lessons that prepared me well for the world ahead.”
Marni Trail Dedication
Marni Kaner was RISD’s biggest advocate. She was a wife and a mother, a teacher and a leader. She was the RISD Council of PTAs president from 2014-16 and also served the state PTA as vice president of membership. She was beloved by all and sadly passed away from breast cancer in September 2020.
On March 4, the city of Dallas officially named part of the Preston Ridge Trail in Marni’s honor. The RISD community joined in the ribbon cutting that occurred near the trail intersection of Hillcrest Road and Campbell Green Park.
ALUMNUS OF SPRING CREEK ELEMENTARY, WESTWOOD JUNIOR HIGH, PEARCE HIGH SCHOOL (ONE YEAR) AND 1987 GRADUATE OF RICHARDSON HIGH SCHOOL
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New STAAR, New System
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) rolled out a new version of the STAAR test this school year, to be followed by changes to the state accountability system that determines school and district ratings.
THE NEW TEST
The State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR), has been well known to public school students and parents in Texas for the last decade. It is the test required of students each year in different subjects and grade levels as one way for parents, students, educators, taxpayers and legislators to know how students and public schools are performing.
The STAAR redesign is an effort by TEA to make the test more closely aligned to the classroom experience. Mandated by the legislature, the new version of STAAR includes:
• Completely online testing. In RISD, students use an iPad (elementary grades) or Chromebook (secondary grades) to take the test.
• Interactive item types that are reflective of how students demonstrate knowledge in the classroom. For example, elementary students may now have to drag and drop
items to demonstrate knowledge, so in addition to understanding the content and question, students have a learning curve with how to use the new interactive items to correctly answer questions.
• A cap on the number of multiple-choice questions, previously written portions are now typed, and some scoring options now allow students to earn partial credit on certain questions.
Meeting the needs of individual students depends greatly on educators, parents, and the community working together. As TEA was releasing information about the new assessment this year, RISD worked to prepare teachers, students, and parents to understand the redesigned test so students could focus on demonstrating their learning.
ACCOUNTABILITY TOO
Because it’s important that the use of public tax dollars be accountable, STAAR scores are the primary way that public schools and school districts are assigned a rating by the state of Texas under what is known as the Texas accountability system.
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Along with the actual test, that accountability system is also changing for 2023, including higher standards required for schools to earn higher grades, in some cases applied retroactively to students whose final year in RISD was 2021-2022.
Also new for 2023 are major and minor adjustments to some of the “domains,” or areas that the state of Texas evaluates STAAR score data used to arrive at student success rates, and school and district accountability ratings. As the year has progressed, TEA has continued to release
information about changes that will be applied in 2023.
Due to the changes in the state accountability system, along with the redesigned STAAR test, RISD anticipates school and district ratings across Texas to drop in 2023 and likely rebound in 2024 as districts have a chance to understand and prepare for the new system, and students and staff become familiar with the redesigned test.
Want to learn more?
Listen to the Richardson ISD Podcast at www.risd.org/podcast
Find even more STAAR resources at: s.risd.org/staar
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Arapaho Classical Magnet
Aikin Elementary
Apollo Junior High
Audelia Creek Elementary
Big Springs Elementary
Bowie Elementary
Brentfield Elementary
Canyon Creek Elementary
Carolyn Bukhair Elementary
Christa McAuliffe Learning Center
Dartmouth Elementary
Dobie Pre-Kindergarten School
Dover Elementary
Forest Lane Academy
Forest Meadow Junior High
Forestridge Elementary
Greenwood Hills Elementary
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet
J. J. Pearce High School
Jess Harben Elementary
L.V. Berkner High School
Lake Highlands Elementary
Haley Crabtree
Devan Ruiz
Shane Smith
Tiaa Lee
Deborah Romick
Jennifer Sullivan
Lindsey Kauitzsch
Madison Taylor
Denisse Alvarado
Fannie Albert
Pam Copeland
Rebecca Richardson
DeMetra Jordan
Phyllis Walker
Shawntel Coy
Victoria Pulley-McKinney
Adam Sorensen
Jasmine Kranz
Preston Dozier
Catherine McCrea
Brian Harper
Denise Clow
Lake Highlands High School
Lake Highlands Junior High
Liberty Junior High
Christina Jacob
Katie Palser
Ernie Huben
Mark Twain Elementary Medely Galdámez
Math Science Technology Magnet
Memorial Park Academy
Merriman Park Elementary
Mohawk Elementary
Moss Haven Elementary
Northlake Elementary
Northrich Elementary
Northwood Hills Elementary
O.Henry Elementary
Parkhill Junior High
Prairie Creek Elementary
Prestonwood Elementary
Richardson Heights Elementary
Richardson High School
Richardson North Junior High
Richardson Terrace Elementary
Richardson West Junior High
Richland Elementary
RISD Academy
Skyview Elementary
Spring Creek Elementary
Spring Valley Elementary
Springridge Elementary
Stults Road Elementary
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Wallace Elementary
Westwood Junior High
White Rock Elementary
Yale Elementary
Kara Knoth
Debra Gilliland
Abby Pennell
Magali Readmon
Jordyn Baker
Christy Burr
Sonia Leonard
Vanessa Perez
Nika Albright
Beth Wimberly
Kris Wasserman
Mary Altman
Bea Abel
Andrea Vallejo
Kim Street
Meagan Stanaland
Angela Sledge
Mackenzie Duke
Rebecca Bartlett
Angela Dawson
Hayden Foster
Kim Farias
Veronica Thomas
Monica Densmore Hill
Jennifer Johnson
Diane Royer
Nathan Hinojosa
Irene Casburn
Victoria Davis
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Every year, each RISD school selects and celebrates a campus teacher of the year (listed left). From those 55 outstanding educators, The Richardson ISD Foundation selects, spotlights and rewards the eight “best of the best” who represent Superior Teaching Achievement in RISD Schools (STARS).
STARS Teachers 2023
The 2023 RISD STARS teachers were surprised on their campuses in April. Congratulations to these educators, two from each RISD Learning Community, who epitomize RISD’s commitment to every child, every day.
ELEMENTARY TEACHER OF THE YEAR
SECONDARY TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Victoria McKinney Forestridge Elementary School
Mary Altman Prestonwood Elementary School
Jordyn Baker Moss Haven Elementary School
Rebecca Richardson Dobie Pre-K
Ernie Huben Liberty Junior High School
Preston Dozier
J. J. Pearce High School
Katie Palser Lake Highlands Junior High
Andrea Vallejo Richardson High School
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RICHARDSON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
2023-2024 SCHOOL CALENDAR
JULY 2023
Aug. 14 First Day of School
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Nov. 6-7 Student Holiday/Staff Pro. Learning
Nov. 20-22 Student Holiday/Staff Exchange Days
Nov. 24-25 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 18-21 Exams Week, No Evening Events
Dec. 21 Early Release/Grading Period Ends
Dec. 22-Jan. 5 Winter Break
S M T W T F S
S M T W T F S
Dec. 22-Jan. 5 Winter Break
Jan. 8 Student Holiday/Staff Pro. Learning
Jan. 9 Second Semester Begins
Jan. 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
OCTOBER 2023
Oct. 6 Student Holiday/Staff Pro. Learning
Oct. 9 State Fair Holiday
Oct. 13 Grading Period Ends
S M T W T F S
March 8 Grading Period Ends
March 11-15 Spring Break
March 29 Make-Up Day
April 12 Make-Up Day
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Student Holiday/Staff Professional Learning
Student Holiday/Staff Exchange Day
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May 20-24 Exams Week, No Evening Events
May 24 Early Release/Last Day of School
May 27 Memorial Day Holiday
Make-Up Day (if needed, subject to change)
Early Release
Grading Period Ends
SCHOOL HOURS
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