-Scott Loehr

The 2017-18 school year is well underway and I am amazed by how quickly the first six weeks have flown by. I have been touring the district visiting classrooms, attending athletic events, interacting with students and staff and observing high quality teaching and learning at all grade levels. I am proud to be part of the many opportunities that abound for CJUSD students and families.

Within the last three years we’ve implemented new math and English/Language Arts curriculum and I am excited to see the growth students have made. Site tours have enabled me to observe learning at all grade levels and all subject areas. Here are just a few of the interactions that inspired me.

Students in the special education classes at Center High are thriving. In Mr. Zeissler's class students were working together in small groups and learning about weather and temperature. In Ms. Gevete’s room, the class was involved in an enthralling discussion about the launch of the Cassini Space Shuttle to Saturn.

Debate lit up the room in Ms. Wilson’s English 10 class as students discussed the Animal Farm.

At McClellan High School, a student in Mr. Graves math class taught me the precise steps to solve an algebraic equation. Mr. Collin’s science students engaged in a fascinating discussion about radicals and their relation to chemical formulas.

Part of the secondary educational experience includes opportunities to compete in athletics. Fall sports are underway at Center High School, McClellan High School and Wilson Riles Middle School. CHS student athletes are competing in football, girl's volleyball, boy's soccer, girl's golf and cross country. MHS student athletes are competing in flag football with volleyball to follow. Student athletes at WCR are competing in volleyball and flag football. Athletic schedules are posted on school websites. I encourage you to come out and cheer on our local athletes.

With school in motion there are various systems in place to keep students and families informed. I encourage you to get a pass code for Parent Portal where you can monitor your child's academic progress and the grades your child is earning.

Have you seen our new look? CJUSD and all the school sites have new websites that make it easier for you to find the information you are looking for. These site and district websites provide a wealth of resources from contact information to upcoming events and ongoing programs. Additionally, we continue to expand our reach through social media. I invite you to "Like" our Center Joint Unified School District Facebook page or follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

Cheers to the fall season and all that awaits. I look forward to seeing the children, families and Antelope community members at our district and school events.

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North Country Elementary is a school rich in tradition. From 1990 when the site first opened first opened, customs were established that still exist today.

North Country is a FranklinCovey Leader In Me School. Leadership is about taking responsibility and not making excuses. It is about setting goals and working toward achieving them. "Our goal is to promote college and career, moving students closer to their written goals. Most importantly, we are teaching skills of self discipline and laying a foundation that will help our students make good decisions now and in the future."