Friday Letter - May 16, 2025

This week's MDUSD Friday Letter spotlights:

• 5th graders at Sequoia Elementary showcased critical thinking through the International Baccalaureate Exhibition,
• Board honors Classified Employees of the Year,
• District celebrates excellence at Willie Mims Awards,
• Northgate HS senior Sophia Mitchell named a National Merit Scholarship winner,
• Strandwood Elementary second grader Sadie took top honors in the school's Art Folder Contest,
• Focal Scholars recognized at Delta View Elementary and Ygnacio Valley HS,
• Mountain View Elementary hosted a Family Literacy Night in partnership with Yours Humanly,
• Wren Avenue Elementary students create chalk art,
• Students from 7 middle schools presented at ConservationCon at the Marine Mammal Center,
• Ygnacio Valley HS Special Education classroom hosts Mother’s Day tea,
• Mt. Diablo Adult Education hosts Connect-To-Care workshops,
• High School counselors visit the University of Nevada, Reno as part of a "Counselor Fly-In," 
• Valley View MS musicians shine in spring concerts,
• School Social Media Highlights from the Willie Mims awards event,
• Staff Social Media Highlights including longevity recognitions;
• And more!

You can read it here.