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Hohokam Elementary earns A+ School of Excellence as Principal Chuck Rantala prepares to depart
Summary
Hohokam Elementary in the Scottsdale Unified District celebrated designation as an A+ School of Excellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation and marked a leadership transition as Principal Chuck Rantala said this will be his final year and Assistant Principal Maggie Feynon will take over.
Hohokam Elementary School in the Scottsdale Unified District celebrated designation as an A+ School of Excellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation and a leadership transition as Principal Chuck Rantala said this will be his last year and Assistant Principal Maggie Feynon will become principal.
The designation recognizes school culture, community engagement and programs that support college and career readiness, district and school leaders said at the on-site celebration. The award was presented alongside staff t-shirts, a student treat, and remarks from district and foundation representatives.
The A+ recognition matters to families and staff because it highlights sustained practices the school said it uses to support students. "The sea of green was really special," Dr. Menzel said, describing students wearing A+ shirts and chanting. School leaders and visitors told the audience the A+ judges emphasized the campus culture and how visitors felt when they…
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