Ms. Jackie would like to send a high five to her awesome STARS support staff! They have made this year run so smoothly and make sure that our students love coming to school every day. Our jobs as teachers wouldn’t be possible without our amazing aides!
Mrs. Hernandez is a ray of sunshine each and every day. She’s reliable, funny, and so great with the students. Mrs. Decker appreciates all that she does and is grateful for their time together.
Golden is celebrating two more retirees, Mrs. Morehead and Ms. Geschwind! They are being recognized for the many years they dedicated to supporting students and serving the district. Golden is proud to celebrate the lasting impact they have made on generations of students and families.
Today we recognize National School Nurse Day. Our school nurses care for students every day, supporting their health, safety, and well-being so they can stay focused in the classroom. Their presence makes a difference across every campus.
Take a moment to thank a school nurse for the care they provide to our students.
Take a moment to thank a school nurse for the care they provide to our students.
The Beitler family would like to highlight Mrs. Connor. Clayton was lucky enough to have Mrs. Connor in 2nd and 5th grade. She’s a phenomenal teacher who pushes her students to their full potential. She’s done an incredible job preparing Clayton for middle school.
Mrs. Mondragon and Mrs. Cardoso want to highlight their incredible C.L.O.U.D.S. aides. Behind every smooth school day is a team of incredible classroom aides making it all happen. Their patience, dedication, and heart do not go unnoticed. They are beyond grateful for everything you do. Their team is stronger and brighter because of you both.
Terra Vista staff enjoyed tacos today as a small thank you for all their hard work. A simple treat for a team that shows up, supports students, and keeps things running strong every day.
Big shoutout to Mrs. Carroll at Etiwanda Colony for 20 amazing years of teaching! Your dedication, passion, and love for your students have made such a lasting impact on so many lives. Thank you for all you do and for the difference you continue to make every single day!
The Izaguirre family would like to give a huge thanks to Ms. Morehead at Golden. Her warmth, love, and dedication have helped Logan learn to love school and grow so much this year. They are so excited for her next adventure—retirement!
Send your shoutouts to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org
Send your shoutouts to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org
Today is National Day of the Teacher. We want to take a moment to thank all of our teachers for the lasting impact they have on our students each day. Their dedication helps create classrooms where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired to grow.
If you’d like to send a special thank you to a teacher, email it to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org and we’ll share it with the Etiwanda community.
If you’d like to send a special thank you to a teacher, email it to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org and we’ll share it with the Etiwanda community.
This week, we’re celebrating our classified and certificated employees. In every classroom and across every campus, they make a difference for students each day by creating supportive, engaging places to learn and grow. Please take a moment to thank them for all they do.
If you’d like to send a special shoutout to a teacher, aide, or any staff member, email it to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org
and we’ll share it with the Etiwanda community this week. Don't forget to include a photo.
If you’d like to send a special shoutout to a teacher, aide, or any staff member, email it to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org
and we’ll share it with the Etiwanda community this week. Don't forget to include a photo.
Happy Monday, Etiwanda! Let’s start the week strong.
When asked what they love most about their school, Dominique and Ellianna shared that it’s the balance of learning something new each day and having fun along the way. With caring teachers like Mr. Pilawski and Ms. Heaton, along with the dedicated team at Caryn, students are supported every step of the way. It’s clear they are surrounded by adults who are invested in helping them grow and succeed.
When asked what they love most about their school, Dominique and Ellianna shared that it’s the balance of learning something new each day and having fun along the way. With caring teachers like Mr. Pilawski and Ms. Heaton, along with the dedicated team at Caryn, students are supported every step of the way. It’s clear they are surrounded by adults who are invested in helping them grow and succeed.
The Smith family is sharing their heartfelt thanks for the EIS team after their daughter, Mady, experienced an emergency at school. Staff quickly came together, taking swift action to make sure she received the care she needed. Their teamwork and calm response made a meaningful difference for both Mady and her family.
The family also wants to recognize the Grapeland staff for the continued support and care they showed during and after the situation. Moments like this highlight the way our schools look out for students and families every day.
The family also wants to recognize the Grapeland staff for the continued support and care they showed during and after the situation. Moments like this highlight the way our schools look out for students and families every day.
The Neighbor family is giving a big shoutout to Mr. Zajicek for bringing some fun to the school day with a blitzball tournament at DW last week. During a busy testing season, it gave students a chance to reset, recharge, and look forward to something special.
Moments like this remind students that school can be both challenging and fun. And a proud shoutout to their fifth grader, pictured on the far left, for being part of the action!
Moments like this remind students that school can be both challenging and fun. And a proud shoutout to their fifth grader, pictured on the far left, for being part of the action!
Shoutout to Mrs. Garibay at Grapeland Elementary! The CK family and Kolty are grateful for the support and encouragement she shows every day. Because of her, Kolty’s love for school continues to grow, along with his confidence as a learner. Thank you, Mrs. Garibay, for the difference you make in the lives of your students!
What a fantastic day of competition across our schools yesterday! Students brought great energy and effort on the field, while families and school communities filled the sidelines with strong support and school pride. It was a great reminder of how special it is when our community comes together.
Congratulations to the SIS boys and HIS girls on their wins! We also want to recognize all student athletes and coaches for a season full of hard work, growth, and sportsmanship. Every game reflected their commitment and teamwork.
If you have any photos you’d like to share, please send them to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org, and we will share them with our Etiwanda community.
Congratulations to the SIS boys and HIS girls on their wins! We also want to recognize all student athletes and coaches for a season full of hard work, growth, and sportsmanship. Every game reflected their commitment and teamwork.
If you have any photos you’d like to share, please send them to dosocialmedia@etiwanda.org, and we will share them with our Etiwanda community.
Mrs. Henry is giving a heartfelt thank you to her kindergarten volunteers for the time and care they pour into her classroom each week. Their commitment has made a real difference for students, helping create special event days and supporting both academic and play centers.
Because of them, kindergarteners are growing, learning, and building strong, positive relationships along the way. Their impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
“At the end of the day it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished… it’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.” – Denzel Washington
Because of them, kindergarteners are growing, learning, and building strong, positive relationships along the way. Their impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
“At the end of the day it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished… it’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.” – Denzel Washington
A well-earned high five to Mr. and Mrs. Cooper for sharing their passion for soccer across our schools and inspiring student athletes every day.
Congratulations to Mr. Cooper and the Summit Sharks on winning the boys soccer championship, and to Mrs. Cooper and the Heritage Hawks for bringing home the girls championship. What an incredible example of dedication, teamwork, and school pride for our students!
Congratulations to Mr. Cooper and the Summit Sharks on winning the boys soccer championship, and to Mrs. Cooper and the Heritage Hawks for bringing home the girls championship. What an incredible example of dedication, teamwork, and school pride for our students!
Throughout April, we celebrate our school librarians and the impact they have on students each day. Let’s take a moment to thank our district staff for the care and dedication they bring to creating spaces where students can discover a love of reading and continue growing as learners.
We are celebrating our school nutrition employees! Behind every great school day is a team making sure students are nourished and ready to succeed. Our Lunch Heroes go above and beyond to support students in and out of the kitchen. Thank you for making a difference, one meal at a time!
