November 13th through 17th is American Education Week! This is a time where we highlight and celebrate the critical role all HSD staff members play in providing an educational experience in which every student is known, valued, and empowered to achieve their dreams!
Over the past few weeks, we have been asking students to share information about who their staff heroes are and we have received AMAZING submissions - thank you! Here are just a few:
Mrs. Jones, 4th Grade Teacher at Tamarack Elementary
“Because she’s the reason why I try as much as I can in school.” from Cameron
 
Ms. Rachel, Custodian at North Plains Elementary
“She works super hard and is kind, compassionate, and considerate.” from Skye
 
Mr. Johnson, Music Teacher and director of Poynter and Evergreen Bands
“He puts up with children that are talking over him, and still continues to help educate us. He is nice and funny, and very understanding.” from Adele
 
Mr. James, Bus Driver serving Liberty High School
“He’s totally so cool.” from Lily
 
Mrs. Sauve, Drama Teacher at Century High School
“Sauve has always made me feel safe to be myself…[she] has helped me feel as if I can achieve my dreams and showed me new goals that I want to reach for.” from Jay
 
Visit our website to see all submissions, and please take a moment to thank the staff members who are special to you and let them know how much you appreciate them. Our wonderful staff members make us Proud to be HSD!
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