This is a tremendous time of the year, as the school year comes to closure. That closure, of course, means it is time for promotion and for our seniors, graduation/commencement. I am always excited and energized by these times as the great work of our students and staff is realized in the final activity of a student’s K-12 school experience. Within the graduation events are stories of tremendous accomplishment represented by valedictorians and others who receive official recognition. On the other hand, there are also great stories of perseverance and of students overcoming obstacles that are more personal and less obvious. Those personal stories can be even more compelling. I am aware of a number of them across our District.
On a personal note, my own graduation from high school was as the Salutatorian (though not nearly as accomplished as our students), but most significantly I received a small scholarship from the local teachers association (little did they know what they were supporting) that was very meaningful in helping me attend college.
I commend our Riverside staff and students for their collective and individual accomplishments. Next week is a time of great celebration. I am looking forward to these events and plan to attend all the commencement ceremonies except in the cases of duplication.
Note: You can find information regarding the commencement and promotional activities on our RUSD website.
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