We will miss you, Mr. Jean-Philippe! Wishing you all the best in your new role as Consulting Principal. Thank you for your leadership, guidance, and support. You're simply the best, better than all the rest! Congratulations and best wishes for this exciting new chapter! 🎉👏

This evening, we welcomed our rising Kindergarten families to the Gator family! A huge thank you to our amazing staff for making the evening so warm, welcoming, and memorable. We can’t wait to partner with these families as we begin an exciting new school year together! 🐊💚

Today was the last day of our adult English classes. After reviewing their tests, the students held a celebration to recognize their accomplishments in completing Level 2.

Mr. Cooper and the Golden Bars club gave an incredible performance for our students today. The club even performed one of their own original songs! We are so grateful for their talent, creativity, and energy.

Congratulations to our Girls on the Run team on completing their first 5K race this morning! We are so proud of our girls for reaching this incredible milestone through determination, teamwork, and perseverance. Your hard work and positive spirit truly paid off today.

Our annual committee fair is always a great celebration of our school community, bringing families together with helpful resources and opportunities to get involved. A great time was had by all!

It’s always a GREAT Arcola day! Today we celebrated Mother’s Day & our parent volunteers. We love celebrating the collective accomplishments for our students and our community!

Today our steering committee reviewed student voice data from grades 3–5. We’re proud to share that our students feel safe at school, have clear ideas about the after-school clubs they want, and are dreaming big about their futures. Their voice helps guide our work! 🐊

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Hot off the presses… Groceries are available at any of these Kennedy cluster schools for the community. Check dates and times in the pictures. Everyone is welcome!

It was a packed house at our first parent coffee of the new school year! Caregivers learned about our school improvement process and how to get their children involved in Scouting America. We are setting the tone for success for our community!

This morning we introduced our new PCC, Ms. Celia Juarez, to the families at the Amherst bus stop. While there, she informed parents about upcoming English classes. Building trust and relationships makes a BIG impact for our community!