Well done, April 2025 SUPER Kids! On Wednesday, April 30, several outstanding students from Maryland School, Ocotillo Elementary School and Orangewood School were surprised by Superintendent Dr. Paul Stanton in recognition of their academic achievements! Each SUPER Kid received a special certificate and a reward for a free pizza from Peter Piper Pizza.

Congratulations to:
Jaylin S., Evan L., Penelope L., Amisi L., Alexa C., Lillith R., Naiten Y., Jackson L. and Camille H. at Maryland; Vecchio B., Mario G., Brandon A., Timothy M., Jaide V., Norberto R. and Anixe Guadalupe S. at Ocotillo; and Ivy D., Carlos P., Bohdan B., Hayden N., Montana F., Damian A. (not pictured), Khloe H., Evelina L. and Justine H. at Orangewood.

The WESD Family greatly appreciates their hard work and dedication to success!

Way to go, April 2025 SUPER Staff! On Wednesday, April 30, many dedicated employees from Maryland School, Ocotillo Elementary School, Orangewood School and the WESD Human Resources Department were surprised by Superintendent Dr. Paul Stanton in honor of their invaluable contributions to education! Each SUPER Staff received a special certificate and a Starbucks gift card, courtesy of Veregy.

Congratulations to:
Stephanie Christensen, third grade ELA teacher and Chris Donnelly, facilities manager at Maryland; Renaldo Pennington, facility manager and Shawnii Reed, behavior support advocate at Ocotillo; Kathy Freitag (not pictured), instructional coach and Jenna Mott (not pictured), seventh grade math teacher at Orangewood; and Carla Loredo Gonzales, specialist in the Human Resources Department.

We are very thankful for their support and commitment to the WESD Family!