Get AI Briefings, Transcripts & Alerts on Local & National Government Meetings — Forever.
Washington Elementary School District recognizes spring athletic champions and announces new principals for 2026–27
Loading...
Summary
Board members recognized spring athletic champions across several campuses and the board, led by district leadership, announced a slate of incoming principals for 2026–27 including Cameron Bowker and Dr. Annie Diaz; the board invited comments from new principals and heard a public comment praising Dr. Diaz.
The Washington Elementary School District governing board used its April 23 meeting to recognize spring athletic champions from multiple campuses and to announce incoming principals for the 2026–27 school year.
Miss Mora led a ceremony recognizing teams from Arroyo, Mountain Sky Junior High, Desert Foothills and Palo Verde, calling player names and coaches and inviting principals to join the stage. The board applauded students, coaches and families for the athletic achievements.
District leadership also announced principal appointments. Doctor Hightower introduced several new principals and provided short biographical highlights. Cameron Bowker accepted the appointment to Lookout Mountain Elementary and thanked mentors and colleagues, saying the school’s culture of care made the position meaningful: “Every school has its strengths and every campus has its identity, but what sets Lookout apart is the way people take care of each other,” Bowker said.
Doctor Annie Diaz, announced as the new principal at Mound View Elementary, described her progression in the district and her commitment to serving community needs. “I step into this role ready to give that, to serve and lead with heart, to honor the work already happening,” Doctor Annie Diaz said.
A public commenter, Shelly Hornbeck, addressed the board to praise Dr. Diaz’s work as a teacher and community member and thanked the board for investing in her appointment.
The recognitions and personnel announcements were presented as part of the board's regular agenda and did not require a formal vote beyond customary confirmations; the board moved on to subsequent action items after the presentations.
