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After just our first week of school, Mr. Carson has already proven himself to be such a wonderful addition to our Bison team! He is collaborative, kind, and incredibly passionate about his work and our students. He is quick to jump in and help when someone is in crisis, and he has already made such a positive impact on both staff and students.

I’m so grateful to have you on our team and look forward to working together to make this school year an amazing one!

Thanks for all you do, Mr. Carson! We’re lucky to have you!

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I want to give a shout-out to our district IT Department for the smoothest, well organized, and thought out exchange of MacBook & Ipads. I appreciated all the step by step guidance with all the on site support. Well done and Thank you!!

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Thank you so much for being so welcoming and friendly to me as I started my first year with USD383. Thank you for answering my endless questions! I am lucky to have met you and even more blessed to now call you my friend!

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Ms Bonson!

Thank you for all that you do for the students! You are an amazing person and you know how to get my son to work! We love you! Thank you for all that you do!

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Mr. Carson leaves an indelible mark on Bergman. His drive and energy are unmatched. He has the ability to handle any situation with professionalism, care, and patience. I have seen him first-hand working with students. He is respected and loved by them! He has become an integral member of the Bergman staff over the past three years. We are all so fortunate to have worked with him! I have no doubt he will leave the same indelible marks wherever he goes.

Thank you for all you do!

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Mr. Carson is a true superhero to the students and adults at Bergman. He has the ability to calm a raging storm, endure pain of the hardest high-fives, forecast the changing of the winds, throw kindness like a curveball, and change mountains into molehills. His presence will be missed by many…young and old, but his adventures elsewhere will excitedly unfold.

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Our 4th and 5th graders had the BEST day at Tuttle for the field trip. We are so fortunate that Mr. Snyder took the time to coordinate such an amazing experience for our Bluemont kids. The amount of work he spent on planning and executing this day did not go unnoticed! Between fishing, canoeing, biking, and archery - not to mention rollerblading! - our students get the best experiences because Mr. Snyder goes above and beyond.

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Mrs. Luck has been such a warm, positive teacher for my kids at Bluemont when they've gotten to be in her groups. She plans engaging and enriching lessons that get students interested in new topics. She utilizes technology in exciting and meaningful ways. Not only is she great at teaching them, she is world class at making the kids feel seen and important- like bringing back something for her students from a recent trip, or inquiring into their personal interests. She takes the extra time to type out what they've been working on for parents and includes additional resources for the kids who want to continue their learning outside of groups. I cannot say enough great things about the influence she has had on my kids.

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Thank you so much for being an amazing teacher these past 2 years for our daughter. You have pushed her further than we expected. She is now writing and spelling out words and even reading as well as adding and subtracting numbers. You challenged her to keep going even though she was above where she needed to be. Thank you so much also to you, Ms. Lenore, Ms. Kara, and Ms. Justine for teaching Kayleigh how to be a good person and be kind to others. You have instilled core values in her that are far more important than academics and I greatly appreciate that. Thank you for keeping her safe and loved there at Eugene Field. We couldn't have asked for better teachers to help guide her during her first 2 years of school. You truly are amazing!

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Huge shoutout to Mr. Snyder for inspiring a generation of rollerbladers! Everywhere in I look I see kids on rollerblades now. Thank you for creating a space where kids feel encouraged, active, and excited to challenge themselves. Your passion rolled right into theirs, and now we have a new generation proudly calling themselves rollerbladers!

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We are so thankful to Ms. Stevens at Bluemont for hosting a robotics club this year. My child LOVED going each week and as parents we loved exposing to her that. We appreciate you donating your time to promote learners in STEM!

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My family and I are so grateful for Ms. Lightner! My child is a kindergartner in her class and he has learned so much this year. He loves going to Bluemont every day because of his teacher--she is kind, funny, and loving. I can't imagine a better way to start his learning journey!

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Thank you for the endless nurture and comfort you’ve provided for Damian. He has truly gone above and beyond in your class because of the way you make him feel cared for and seen. We are so grateful for everything you do. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

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There’s something quietly powerful about leadership that chooses people over urgency. On her way to an important meeting, she could have kept walking—but instead, she stopped, turned around, and met a kindergartner exactly where he was. With patience and care, she took the time to explain why being on time matters, not with frustration, but with understanding. And then, rather than sending him off alone, she walked him to class, making sure he felt supported along the way. That moment may have seemed small in the scope of her day, but for that child, it was everything—a lesson not just in punctuality, but in kindness, respect, and what it means to truly be seen.

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We are thankful to all the Oliver Brown staff who make our kids feel special and apart of their school community! Mrs. Cook, the paras, office and lunchroom staff, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Seay, Ms. Earhart, Ms. Irvin, Mrs. Klein, Mrs. Little, Mrs. Nussbaumer, Mr. A, Mrs. Schurle, Ms.Lopez, Ms. Mathews, Mr. Q, Mrs. Augustine and lots more!

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Mr. Spreer and Mrs. Yunk Librarians at Amanda 

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Big shoutout and thanks to Mr. Spreer and Mrs. Yunk for igniting the love of reading in elementary students! Their patience, kindness and creativity make students feel special!

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She is an amazing educator! Her patience and dedication really helped my kid thrive in 1st grade!

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Mrs. Stamper 4th Grade Bergman Elementary 

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Huge shout-out to Mrs. Stamper who goes above and beyond. She shows so much love, kindness and positiveness. She has made a huge impact in our daughters life and we can't thank her enough for all she has done. 💕

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Ms. Padgett at Bluemont (kindergarten) is a first year teacher, and has ROCKED this year so much. Our daughter was nervous to go to school, but Ms. Padgett has a way to make her students feel loved, seen, and cared for. She genuinely cares deeply for her students, and does so many fun activities with them! Our daughter has thrived this year and it’s all because of Ms. Padgett. We are forever thankful for her and her warm/ welcoming nature! 

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Ms. Padgett at Bluemont (kindergarten) is a first year teacher, and has ROCKED this year so much. Our daughter was nervous to go to school, but Ms. Padgett has a way to make her students feel loved, seen, and cared for. She genuinely cares deeply for her students, and does so many fun activities with them! Our daughter has thrived this year and it’s all because of Ms. Padgett. We are forever thankful for her and her warm/ welcoming nature! 

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Mrs. Johnson at Bluemont is truly a one of a kind teacher. She genuinely cares deeply about all her students, makes them feel seen, safe, and loved. She has a special way of complimenting everyone, (her students and their families) in a way that makes you feel like you’re on top of the world :).we are so thankful for her and she is a huge reason our daughter loves school!

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Thank you for all you have done to help me and all of our kiddos this year!!

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My son has a passion for special education and wants to pursue it in the future as a career. The teachers at MHS have really nurtured this passion in him and answered a lot of questions about how to pursue this career. We feel so lucky for all the encouragement he’s received to pursue his dreams!

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This was our first year in the school district. We were not sure what to expect but had high hopes from what we had heard. From the moment we met the principal at Ogden we knew this was the right move for our child. Then we met Mrs. Hart and multiple other staff in the school. Our child loves school now and is thriving on academics and social well being. Mrs Hart is such a kind individual and she really helped make the transition go smoothly. I simply can’t show enough gratitude towards the staff at Ogden Elementary. You guys are Rockstars!

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I am so thankful for USD 383 tech staff (Josh and Ben especially) for helping me transition to a new computer this semester. They are so patient in answering questions and quickly offer support.

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Walking into Amanda Arnold, you are greeted by a cheerful team every time! The positive school climate starts at the front door, and the staff and families really appreciate the warmth and care (and humor) when they arrive at school any time during the day. Well done, Team Panda!

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Dr. Lackey does such an amazing job of sharing out information and highlights from our weekly PLC meetings. She is such a wealth of information keeping us informed and connected on our own personal learning and doing what is best for families!

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Kylie is awesome to work with! She is always very responsive and helpful when I have questions about IEP paperwork. THANK YOU!!

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Thank you for making Kinder Open House a beautiful family core memory! Every teacher used all of the children's names. What a way to make every child feel welcome and special. The principal Mrs Stitt reassured all parents that our children would have a team that will help them be successful no matter where they are starting. While we are so excited, we are also so nervous sending our little to school. Thank you for helping us see that he will be loved and well taken care of.

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Liam was kind, patient and helpful as we utilized EMS facilities over the weekend. We had to adjust our plans and Liam was willing to help and truly 'saved the day'.

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T&L ESOL Team (Emily, Georgia, Christina)

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Ms. Stevens and the Robotics Club has been a overwhelmingly popular after school activities for the past two years.  I appreciate the time it takes for her to plan coding and other hands-on activities for students after school.  STEM time is never enough time to play with robotics when you love it!

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Mrs. Leroux is doing the Bobcat Athletics for students after school and it exposes 3rd-5th grade students to the various athletic offerings at MHS and beyond with community supports.  She has worked tirelessly to bring in MHS and local college players and coaches to teach various sports.  Connecting them to areas of athletics they may not ever have experienced before opens up a window of opportunities to so many.

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Mrs. Bassler and Mrs. Curtis tag teaming the Bobcats on Broadway is allowing some students, who may struggle in other areas, an avenue to shine and be the spotlight in a productive way.  They are working hard and singing loudly for their musical.  I can't wait to see them perform for all!

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Thanks Mr. Snyder for the fun activities you plan for the kids.  If you haven't watched your students do the inline skates- it is a mix of fun and terrifying.  The kids are enjoying it so much, it created discussion for perseverance during Den Time last week, and they are trying something, failing often, and getting back up and trying again.  This is what school is all about- even when I fear broken bones the whole time.  He is also planning the Lake day for 4th and 5th grades for kayaking, bicycles, and archery.  Not all students in 383 get these experiences and I am so thankful for Scott's creativity and desire to take their learning to the next level.

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Ms. Elizabeth College Hill Early Learning

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Ms. Elizabeth College Hill Early Learning

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We are incredibly thankful for the patience and kindness Ms. Elizabeth has for our son. She has worked with him so much this year and the progress we have seen has been more than we ever expected. She is an amazing addition to the College Hill team, and all of her students are so lucky to have her.

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Ms. Earhart @ OB is amazing! She works hard to make learning fun and is so kind and patient with her students.

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Robin Mall is absolutely amazing and does so much more than nursing at the high school. She has helped to make my son’s transition back to school as easy as possible. She helps to coordinate with transportation, ensures he has all meds and his para at school, always monitors to see how he is doing, and helps with everything under the sun! MHS and our family are so blessed to have her!!!! Thank you Robin!!!

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So thankful to everyone at Lee Elementary who is there every morning and after school to ensure our kids are safe, even when it's frosty outside!

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I am so thankful of Mrs. Sanders @ EMS. - She is a truly caring, loving human being, person, teacher, mother & friend for our students & teachers. - She shows her students, coworkers & parents to not give up on people even when things are going very bad & dark. She shows so much resilience to believe that together we can make it & find light no matter if your are very poor or rich. She knows that the emotional part of everyone needs to be stable first in order to

learn. - She address the emotional instability of her students by taking extra time to find out what happens in their & then she finds the resources available in our school or district to help them. She reaches out those resources explaining what is going on with the student & hope the better for them 🙏🏼💨. - Thank you Mrs. Sanders! - You are truly a gem in our school. - We love you & appreciate very much your dedication.

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Shout out to Mr. A (Mr. Atchison) OLIVER BROWN ELEMENTARY 

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Shout out to Mr. A (Mr. Atchison) OLIVER BROWN ELEMENTARY 

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You make our boy always look forward to come to school cuz he gets to hear you say Hi to him every morning at the school entrance. Even when it’s freezing out there you still stand outside to welcome the kids and you know all their names. He enjoys being in your music class especially having to play the musical instruments. We appreciate what you do

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Standing Ovation for Tiffany Matthews! 👏

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Standing Ovation for Tiffany Matthews! 👏

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Tiffany always goes above and beyond in every sense—stepping in to sub classes week, building strong connections with students, and bringing fun, positivity, and engagement into every space she enters. She knows all the students, values them, and makes learning enjoyable. Tiffany is truly a super star, and we are so lucky to have her!

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Thank you Andy Hutchinson & the Business office team!

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Thank you Andy Hutchinson & the Business office team!

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I appreciate that you share the most important employee resources throughout the year as they are needed. Thanks for helping everything ADD UP to a great school year!

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You have been such a consistent & generous support. Thank you for going above and beyond to cover the front desk for breaks, time off, teaching me and being such a positive part of my time at the LEC. I appreciate all you do!

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I would like to recognize Melissa for her unwavering confidence, courage, and commitment in her role as a district behavior consultant. She never backs down from challenging situations and is always eager to step into the biggest and most complex needs with determination and resolve. Her belief in people is powerful—she holds a deep, unwavering conviction that every staff member can be successful in working with any student, and that every student can thrive when the right supports are thoughtfully put in place.

Beyond her expertise and tenacity, Melissa brings positivity and joy to her work. Her constant smile, sense of humor, and willingness to share a laugh make even the hardest moments feel manageable. She is a source of strength, encouragement, and hope for the schools she serves, and we are incredibly grateful for the impact she makes each and every day.

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I would like to recognize Rachel for her exceptional work as a district behavior consultant. In every situation, she approaches her work with a genuine desire to truly understand—taking the time to listen, ask thoughtful questions, and fully investigate before making decisions. Her depth of thinking and careful analysis ensure that each plan she creates is intentional, responsive, and grounded in what is best for both staff and students.

Rachel’s commitment to understanding the why behind behavior, paired with her collaborative and reflective approach, makes her an invaluable support to the schools she serves. Her professionalism, insight, and dedication have a lasting impact, and we are grateful for the care and expertise she brings to her work every day.

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I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible dedication of our district behavior consultant, Jess. She consistently goes above and beyond for each of her schools, serving in whatever capacity is needed to best support staff and students. Her thoughtful collaboration with teachers, willingness to problem-solve, and deep understanding of complex needs make a meaningful difference every single day.

What truly sets her apart is the care and intentionality she brings to her work—she sees the whole child, thinks deeply about each situation, and remains committed to finding solutions that honor both students and educators. Our district is stronger because of her tireless efforts, professionalism, and genuine passion for supporting positive outcomes for all. We are incredibly grateful for all that she does.

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A great concert full of WINTER songs. It was lovely and refreshing to hear as my family does not celebrate Christmas. The music teacher showed passion and the students were dynamic.

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His music concerts are always so amazing! You can tell that the kids enjoy performing under his direction. Always look forward to attending!

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Our MTSS coordinators are dynamic! Through daily support to digging through data, they excel. Our district is fortunate to have dedicated members of our leadership team that strive for better each and every day.

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Jessica Nelson and Felicity Post are a dynamic duo and two professionals who truly advocate and support students, families, and educational staff. The district is so fortunate to have them supporting us. Together they will accomplish so much.

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Grateful for Andy Hutchison, Jill Tatum, and payroll staff for the all the behind-the-scenes accounting work of keeping the district operating efficiently.

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Mrs. Jobe does an excellent job of balancing fun and engagement while providing information to juniors to focus on learning and transitioning them into post-secondary life. She gives real world examples of ways to balance life, be a healthy student, and plan for the future!

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You are such a natural at the way you advocate for your kiddos! Our daughter has the best teacher in her corner and we have a heavy weight lifted from our family! The work you do is an incredible blessing to our family and we can’t thank you enough for turning the school year around for our daughter!

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Mrs. Ingram has navigated the way for our daughter and spoken into her while making a path for her where there seems to be no clear path. Thank you Mrs. Ingram! You are forever changing our daughter’s life by empowering her and showing her how to advocate for herself and hold her head high. We will be forever thankful for your influence in our daughter’s life.

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Thank you to the USD 383 Tech Department for ensuring safe, reliable, and uninterrupted access to technology that supports student learning. I’m amazed by how seamless everything appears on the surface, understanding that it takes tremendous behind-the-scenes work to keep our systems, internet access, and devices running efficiently and securely. As the weather is getting colder, I have been worried about my Macbook freezing. Thankfully my tech lead reminds me to close the Windows! :)

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Thank you to the USD 383 Tech Department for ensuring safe, reliable, and uninterrupted access to technology that supports student learning. I’m amazed by how seamless everything appears on the surface, understanding that it takes tremendous behind-the-scenes work to keep our systems, internet access, and devices running efficiently and securely. As the weather is getting colder, I have been worried about my Macbook freezing. Thankfully my tech lead reminds me to close the Windows! :)

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What an incredible experience. Our grandchildren arrived from Hawaii over the past weekend and have started their new schooling in USD 383. Ms. Alice of the transportation department was wonderful, she ensured we knew where the bus stops and timing were. Ms. Trisha at the Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School had our documents ready, took the boy's mother and Grandmother on a tour their first day this week, what a wonderful welcome. Ms. Mary of the Eisenhower Middle School was wonderful as well, her information and welcome of our 6th grader was quick and efficient, her recommendations and timings were perfect and allowed us to feel at ease as we left our child it their hands. USD 383 you have the right people in the right place who care. Thank you.

George Schmidt

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Shout Out for 10th grade Student Council Members 

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I want to give a big shoutout to the 10th grade Student Council members who volunteered last night at the Flint Hills Breadbasket. I had the opportunity to volunteer alongside them, and I was so impressed by their teamwork and dedication. They quickly organized an efficient system for sorting food and worked hard to get the job done accurately and quickly. They worked so well together that staff began giving them additional tasks—and they jumped in with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

It was truly inspiring to see them serve their community with such heart. Thank you for making a difference! 💛

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Nicole Feather - 4th grade teacher at Amanda Arnold! :)

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Thank you Nurse Mindi Sturm for leading with kindness!

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Thank you Nurse Mindi Sturm for leading with kindness!

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Thank you for always being a compassionate advocate for the health needs of students :) I appreciate your dedication in ensuring students, families, and staff feel loved and welcome to ask you anything.

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Nurse Say has repeatedly show unparalleled levels of care and compassion to our children, and especially for our daughter. When she had an unfortunate accident in PE Nurse Say immediately responded, providing the instant comfort, medical assistance and communication needed, and continued to do so in the weeks and months that followed at all hours of day. One can only hope that when their child is in the care of others they will be met with the love and care they would at home, and we are so very grateful they do by Nurse Say. The district is very lucky to have such a dedicated, skilled and and kindhearted employee.

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A huge thank you to Cam and Kevin from our district warehouse team! 🙌 They’re always going above and beyond to support every school in the district — making sure our orders are delivered quickly, helping us set up tables and chairs, and lending a hand whenever we need it.

Your hard work, kindness, and can-do attitude don’t go unnoticed. We appreciate you both so much! 💪💜

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Thank you Mr. Deaver for going above and beyond at Lee Elementary. You consistently offer great experiences and moments for kids to grow and glow, you open up the door for great conversations, you truly listen to feedback, and you want to get 1% better each day for the students you serve. Keep up the great work. Lee is blessed to have you.

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I wanted to reach out with a kudos for Bergman & Mrs. O'Daniel. Our experience so far with Mrs. O'Daniel as Julian's teacher has been nothing short of wonderful. She has a clear understanding of what the kids need and her very balanced approach to Kindergarten has made the academic transition smooth. She takes the time to send me pictures or little notes about funny things Julian has said during class, and not only does this speak to how much she genuinely enjoys the kids, but also the importance she places on connections with families. We have also been so impressed with the atmosphere at Bergman since the outset - Mr. Stous and his team have created a joyful, welcoming environment that I have not seen replicated at every school in our district. From Mrs. Colp's morning greetings and Friday dance parties to Mrs. Lovullo's fist bumps and high fives on the way in, I am so impressed at how many people already know my son by name and how genuinely excited everyone seems to be there each day. Thank you for the effort you put in to supporting your teachers and staff in making Bergman a great place to send my son. We are grateful!

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Thank you for creating such a warm and welcoming environment where students are eager to start their day—even waiting at the door before 8 a.m.! Your thoughtful gesture of offering a warm drink to visitors reflects the care and hospitality that make your classroom so inviting.

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Starting with conference week & the long-standing movie night with chili & cinnamon roll dinner. Shout out to Nastassjia Holthous & McKenzie Callahan who went above & beyond (as always) to organize and execute the book fair, movie night, and dinner. It was a fun atmosphere for Lee families to relax and enjoy together!

A big thank you to Mr. Pray & Ms. Cassel for the family engagement night at A&H Farms this week. seeing all the smiling faces & hearing laughter from everyone young & old while enjoying s'mores, stories, and all the great offerings from the farm. Seeing families enjoy their time at these events is one thing but seeing how many teachers show up to have fun and interact with everyone speaks volumes to the environment that is created within the Lee family.

We appreciate all your dedication to our students and families and these events showcase how much you & your team pour into all of them each & every day.

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Thank you to my friendly long-term professional Kalina Van Gundy

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Thank you to my friendly long-term professional Kalina Van Gundy

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I am grateful for your help in the success center. It has been such a great addition to have you come in with your students to help me help them be successful every day! Your insight on what is happening in the regular ed classrooms has been a tremendous asset. Your smile and friendly personality lights up the room.

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Thanks to Mr. Webber for making second grade fun for my son! Thanks for helping my son grow this year! You have been a great addition to Bergman Elementary!

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you guys are always so loving to the kids and you can really tell they care about what they do! i know my kids are in a good place when they are not at home! <3 that means the world! love you guys!!!

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Big Thank You to Mr. Jerry from transportation for getting MHS Cheer to and home from WRHS in the rain on Friday night! He helped us navigate the mud, the rain, the cold, and got us out of the gate right after the game ended! On top of all of that, he kept the bus nice and toasty to warm us all up after the game!

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Mrs. Colp and Ms. Garrett are so kind and happy greeting the kids and helping with the doors, the backpacks, the uncertain ones and the enthusiastic ones. Knows their names and everything! Feels good putting them in their care as we depart the school.

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I am so thankful for these three ladies that are willing to work hard and try new things in order to make their students successful!

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Mr Harris deserves a much well-deserved SHOUT OUT for Custodian's Day.

Our entire Woodrow Wilson students, and staff, recognize his care and attention to details! THANK YOU MR. HARRIS 👍👍

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Shout out to District Interpreters! Thank you for assisting our families at conferences and for individual meetings. You make a difference for our families and our schools.

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Shout-out to all the amazing teachers and staff at AMS for making the transition from elementary school to middle school so easy and fun. My daughter is loving it!

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The staff at Ogden have so much positive energy this year! Love to see the camaraderie and collaboration!

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Vicki McGraw, the AMAZING custodian at College Hill, goes above and beyond for students and staff. She keeps this school in tip-top shape and does it with a smile on her face every day - even hard days. Vicki always has kind words for our littlest friends and our grown-ups! We love you, Vicki!

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A big thank you to Mr Rodney (Marlatt) for making every morning so happy for everyone!!

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She is a first year teacher and doing such a great job! She keeps parents informed of what is going on in their child’s class and has been so welcoming to my child who is brand new to the district. She is compassionate and so very appreciated. ❤️

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Thank you to all Bergman teachers and staff! This school year has started off so strong. My kids feel loved and cared for everyday they go to school. They are noticed and seen by many. The learning opportunities they share about, makes me wish I could be a student in their classroom. As a parent, I am always welcomed and someone is always willing to listen if I need anything. I am grateful for every teacher, administrator, and staff member at Bergman! Proud to be a Dolphin Family!

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Big thanks to the Marlatt PTO and all of the staff who have helped create the active learning space and inclusive sensory environment in the school basement. Parents were able to tour the space during Marlatt's Party on the Playground and we know it will be an incredible resource for our students. KUDOS!!! We appreciate all your hard work!

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Mrs. Tatro at Northview Elementary is amazing! She is such a great teacher! She’s so sweet and helpful. My daughter absolutely loves going to school because of her.

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Starting from Mr. Martinez who is so welcoming. - He values everyone’s talents & validates them as he can. He nurtures our school with that spirit & can be reflected in most of his teachers.

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Ms.McGalliard is on the second year in a row with one of our boys , and each one had (has) different needs and she goes above and beyond to accommodate every kid and make then feel loved in a special way.

Thank you for all that you do for us!!

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I'm incredibly grateful that my daughter has such awesome people in her life. She has said nothing but positive things and praised him. He deserves to be recognized. He is the type of teacher that every teacher should strive to be like.

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Gina helped me get out the other day with an issue that wasn't her responsibility. Thanks for the support!

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Kristina Schmidt, the office professional for Class of 2026, is always so warm and helpful. Thanks Kristina!

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Thank you for being so responsive to our requests, you are appreciated!

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Thanks to Shelly Ingram for her invaluable support to our students

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Ms. Julian has popped her head into my classroom twice already this year. Each time she cheerfully asks, "How are things going in here?" I love that she is actively taking those few seconds here and there to support MHS teachers!

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Thank you for all of the great resources that make technology more accessible to everyone!

Shout out to Jenny in the Makerspace for maintaining a safe and welcoming space for creative work to happen!

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THANK YOU to Ben Kuehne and the IT Team for updating our computers to the newest version of Windows!!

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Thank you for everything you do help ensure essential resources are accessible to USD 383 families. Thank you for leading a welcoming, caring, and safe culture for students and families to request what they need. From the play area to translation services to scrubs to formal wear to costumes, thank you!

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Back to school night was full of positive energy! From the fantastic office professionals with all their hard work behind the scenes, admin greeting students and families when the doors opened, to the wonderful specials teachers as we rounded the corner, the support staff in the hallways directing families to their new classrooms, and all the amazing teachers who were there to greet their new students. The event was so well organized and such a feeling of family from the minute we got there. They really set the tone for all students to start the year off great!

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Your unwavering patience, teamwork, and commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed. You consistently go above and beyond—not just for the staff and students in your building, but in support of other office professionals across the district. Your willingness to step in, offer guidance, and lift others up is a true reflection of your character and leadership.

You generously share your knowledge, your expertise, and your time to help others grow and succeed. Your impact is felt far beyond the school you serve in, strengthening the work we all do. You are a trusted resource, a steady presence, and a kind heart felt in every interaction.

It’s people like you who make USD 383 a great place for students, families, and staff to be a part of. We are so grateful for you!

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THANK YOU to our amazing district ESOL team for working so hard to communicate with our families and make sure they are attending all our Summer Programs. It is a huge feat and so very much appreciated! They are ROCKSTARS!

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You have gone above and beyond to help Elijah and all the first graders learn and grow this year. Your patience and kindness will be remembered for years to come. Thank you for all you do!

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The heart of a teacher always focuses on student success. Mrs. Jobe and Mrs. Newman showed that by being there for students at the MVA graduation ceremony. Their patience and grace and support shown to allow two students to participate in graduation when they were struggling with the overwhelming emotions that can come with change were simply above and beyond.

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THANK YOU, Megan Klozenbucher & Summer Lunsway!

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THANK YOU, Megan Klozenbucher & Summer Lunsway!

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Megan and Summer helped us move, unbox, sort, and rebox 99 boxes of new ELA curriculum today! Thanks to them, we were able to get everything sorted and ready for distribution to teachers in just a couple of hours! We appreciate you both so much!!

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Amanda is so sweet and helpful! I love that she is part of the LEC team! Couldn’t be more thankful for her. She always helps with random projects where she can.

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I am thankful for Miss Ernacio. Her love for her kids is unmatched. She works hard to meet the needs of all of her students each and every single day. The growth our kids are showing is immeasurable.

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Thank you Mrs. Fehr at Bergman for always checking in on kids and greeting everyone every morning. My child is always happy to see you every day! You are the highlight of their day even if they don’t have STEM for the day. We appreciate all you do! Thank you for loving every child!