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Waterford honors 39 seals of biliteracy, 14 advanced-achievement endorsements and names Meg Grossnickle teacher of the year
Summary
The board recognized record 39 seal of biliteracy recipients, 14 students earning the Waterford Advanced Achievement endorsement, and named Meg Grossnickle the district’s 2025 Teacher of the Year; Grossnickle will receive a $15,000 vehicle award and plans to use a 2025 Traverse.
The board held a recognition segment honoring students and staff:
Seal of Biliteracy - District officials announced a record 39 Waterford School District students earned the Seal of Biliteracy for 2025. Assistant presenters and English Language Development staff recognized each recipient by name and praised students’ bilingual academic work.
Waterford Advanced Achievement Endorsement - Steve Wolf announced 14 high-school seniors who earned the Waterford Advanced Achievement Endorsement, a diploma notation based on scholarship, leadership and citizenship. The program requires advanced coursework across core areas, a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.75 or higher and a minimum of 40 hours of community service.
Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year - The board recognized Meg Grossnickle as the 2025 Waterford Foundation Teacher of the Year. Grossnickle teaches English language arts at Waterford Kettering High School and was surprised on April 17 by Waterford Foundation members and district administration. Dave Snelling, general manager at Joe Longhamer Chevrolet, said the foundation’s prize includes $15,000 toward the purchase or lease of a vehicle; Grossnickle later confirmed she chose a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse for family travel.
Why it matters: The recognitions highlight student academic achievement and district teacher excellence; the Seal of Biliteracy signals college and career readiness for bilingual students.
Ending: Trustees congratulated recipients and encouraged attendance at graduation ceremonies.
