We are currently in the process of developing our 2022-2026 Strategic Plan. A committee of students, teachers, parents, school administrators, board members, county commissioners, and community representatives has already begun its work. The process involves reviewing the district’s mission/purpose statement, “Every Student Empowered ~ Every Student Succeeds,” as well as our existing goals, objectives, and strategies with emphasis on what we know about how students learn and what those learning experiences should include. The committee is focusing on four major areas related to student learning: culture, leadership, engagement, and growth. We recognize that we must endeavor to meet the needs of the whole child before they can experience academic success. The committee has the challenging task of identifying specific goals
and strategies to foster student success. I am confident in this committee of stakeholders who continues to give their time and share their input to help us maximize our capacity for student and adult learning. The end of the school year is a month away. Our students are preparing for a strong finish academically as well as enjoying spring sports and planning for the next school year. State-required spring assessments are completed for students in grades 3-8. These students will also take STAR Reading and STAR Math assessments before the year ends. Assessment results help us identify specific areas(s) in which each child needs additional support as well as any curriculum standards that need additional focus in our classrooms. The data also helps us plan professional development activities during the summer and over the course of the school year. The ultimate goal of this work is to maximize our students’ ability to achieve academic success, thus preparing them for success in school and in life. Spring sports are in full swing with a soccer, softball, and/or baseball game be-
ing played around the district several days each week. Track and basketball have just finished their seasons, and football spring practice is already underway. Cheerleading tryouts for the 2022-2023 school year have been completed in all four communities, and squads are already preparing for conditioning, practices, and summer camps. Our high schools have recently held their junior-senior proms, a highlight of the year for our oldest students. Finally, high school graduation ceremonies are just over a month away and signal the successful completion of a 13-year long career in public education. Finally, we are already busy planning for the 2022-2023 school year. From staffing to curriculum and professional development, we constantly strive for “Every student empowered ~ every student succeeds!” Richard Dennis is the Superintendent of Education for Elmore County Schools. He is a 1983 graduate of Holtville High School. He served 21 years as a high school principal at Holtville High, Wetumpka High and most recently, Prattville High. He and wife, Leslie (also an educator) have three sons and a daughter.
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