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Superintendent's Message Archive
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Summer 2022
Superintendent Dr. Monica Oviedo recaps the 2021-22 school year, congratulates the Class of 2022, celebrates student and staff achievements and shares goals for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Winter
2022
Superintendent Martin J. Plourde recaps the return to in-person learning for the 2021-22 school year, student and staff successes and announces his retirement effective June 30, 2022.
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Summer 2021
Superintendent Martin J. Plourde shares a message recapping the end of the 2020-21 school year and discusses the District's full reopening for the 2021-22 academic year.
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Winter 2021
Superintendent Martin J. Plourde shares a message on remote learning during the first half of the 2020-21 school year and an update regarding the District's Hybrid Model of Instruction.
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Spring 2020
Superintendent Martin J. Plourde shares a message on the importance of technology, connections and adaptability during a time of uncertainty brought on by COVID-19.
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Fall 2019
Superintendent Martin J. Plourde shares a message on collaboration, unity and individual stories and experiences that shape students and educators alike.
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Spring 2019
Superintendent Martin J. Plourde shares a message on the launch of the spring season and an overview of staff, student and District accomplishments thus far.
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Fall 2018
Superintendent Martin J. Plourde shares a message on the start of an exciting new school year and collective unity among teachers and stuff to ensure students succeed.
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Summer 2018
Superintendent Martin J. Plourde shares a message on student and staff successes that have taken place over the 2017-18 school year, concluding with graduations.
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Fall 2017
Superintendent Martin J. Plourde shares a message on the District's 2017 Report to the Community, demonstrating student achievement rates.
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Spring 2017
Superintendent Martin J. Plourde shares a message ushering in the spring season, reflecting on student and teacher accomplishments and looking ahead to end-of-year celebrations.
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Winter 2016/2017
Superintendent Martin J. Plourde shares a message ushering in the winter season and looking back at student and teacher accomplishments so far.
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Welcome Back 2016
Superintendent Martin J. Plourde shares a welcome message as Whittier Union launches into the 2016-17 school year.
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Summer 2016
Superintendent Martin J. Plourde shares a welcome message, discussing the administrative transitions taking place and the District's commitment to doing whatever it takes to ensure students achieve.
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Spring 2016
Superintendent Sandra Thorstenson shares a farewell message encapsulating the accomplishments of the Districts, the administrative transitions taking place and the District's commitment to doing whatever it takes to ensure students achieve.
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December 2015
Superintendent Sandra Thorstenson shares the many wonderful accomplishments the District has celebrated, modernization efforts at campuses District-wide and the creation of the District's new Educational Foundation.
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July 2015
Superintendent Sandra Thorstenson shares the many wonderful accomplishments the District has celebrated, as well as the impressive student achievement data that reflects the District's commitment to excellence.
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March 2015
Superintendent Sandra Thorstenson welcomes the onset of Spring and the collaborative work of the Board of Trustees, faculty and staff to achieve higher levels of excellence on behalf of Whittier Union students, ensuring their well-being and continued success.
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January 2015
Superintendent Sandra Thorstenson congratulates Whittier Union on reaching ever-increasing heights in the way of student achievement and developing a culture of collaboration, garnering the attention of one of the world's leading educational researchers and reform advocates.
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October 2014
Superintendent Sandra Thorstenson reflects on milestones and successes made during the first quarter of 2014-15 and looks at what's ahead for Whittier Union.
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August 2014
Superintendent Sandra Thorstenson welcomes students and their families to the 2014-15 school year after celebrating graduation ceremonies and preparing for the Common Core State Standards.
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June 2014
Superintendent Sandra Thorstenson details the Whittier Union's first LCAP, which will further the District's goal of further improving the education and support the needs of each student.
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