We are proud of our students and staff who lead with integrity and heart. ♥️

Last night at our school board meeting, we recognized our February Students and Employees of the Month for demonstrating Honesty. Honesty means telling the truth, acting with integrity, and doing what is right even when it is difficult. These Wildcats show us that strong character builds strong community.

Our Students of the Month set the example in their classrooms and across our schools. They are truthful, dependable, and accountable in their actions.

Congratulations to:
• Early Learning Center - Valeria Flores
• Kirkwood -  Yair Lopez
• Garfield - Samuel Bravo
• Lincoln - Zulema Flores-Martinez
• Valley View - Alayna Torres-Roman
• TMS - Mia Salgado
• THS - Charlee Tilley
• CATS - Ruben Sidney Umtuch

We also honored our Employees of the Month who strengthen trust in our schools through fairness, transparency, and ethical leadership .

Early Learning Center - Margaret Cantu and Dalia Medina
Kirkwood - Anne Marie Sanchez and Alan Esquivel
Garfield - Graciela Gonzales and Esperanza Botello
Lincoln - Cassie Nugent and Ana Villegas
Valley View - Sandra Bautista and Kasandra Magana
TMS - Maricela Lopez and Vanessa Sanchez
THS - Seth Panattoni and Cecilia Rios
CATS - Paulette Frank and Miriam Herrera

When we choose honesty, we build trust. When we build trust, we strengthen our schools and community. Thank you to these Wildcats for showing our students and community what integrity looks like every day.

We were also honored to formally recognize Mrs. Straehle for being named 2025 Washington State High School Advisor of the Year by AWSL. This recognition reflects her commitment to students, her leadership among colleagues, and her dedication to building strong systems of support for our schools. We are grateful for the example she sets every day.

#ALLIN #WildcatPride 🐾