06/15/2026
The June 10 Board of Education meeting was a truly special evening filled with celebration, recognition, and Cougar pride.
One of the most memorable moments of the evening was the recognition of our Class of 2026 Valedictorian, Grant Zahm. Because he will be departing next week to begin his journey at the United States Air Force Academy before our district's commencement ceremony, the Board of Education and school community hosted a special graduation ceremony in his honor. Surrounded by family, friends, educators, and community members, he was celebrated for his outstanding academic achievements, exceptional leadership, and commitment to service. It was a fitting tribute to a remarkable young man as he embarks on this prestigious next chapter.
The evening also provided an opportunity to recognize and celebrate our newly tenured educators, whose dedication, professionalism, and commitment to students have earned this important milestone in their careers. In addition, we proudly honored our two retirees, Andy Cusimano and Cheryl Logan (who could not join us), and our second-semester ROAR recipients, recognizing staff members who exemplify our district's values through their daily actions and unwavering commitment to excellence. Congrats to the following staff and students!
Tenure Appts:
Heather Heald (could not attend)
Mark Sager (could not attend)
Maddie Sohl
Jacox Wilcox
Bryelle Wallin
Kelly Sedlak
Emily Fox
Morgan Gumhalter
Kayla Orbaker
Aliah Sample-Barisan
Marie Torrey
ROAR Recipients:
Danielle Johnson
Corinne Kelly (could not attend)
Sandi Askin
Karen Reynolds (could not attend)
Reggie Cole (could not attend)
Marie Torrey
Kristin Parker
The PreK Crew! Jessica Emmott, Bethany Peterson, Christine Krenzer
Lena Lisciandro
Jackson Crowell
Matthew Lawrie
Tyler Anderson
Logan Farnham
Emma Daigle
Austin Gloss
Catie Russell
Mia Fanara (could not attend)
Following the meeting, guests gathered for a reception where family members, colleagues, administrators, board members, and community members had the opportunity to personally congratulate and celebrate each of our honorees. It was a wonderful evening that reflected the very best of The Valley—achievement, dedication, service, and community. !