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Winding Waters K‑8 highlights growth; district recognizes veteran and athletic director
Summary
Winding Waters K‑8 reported a rise to a B grade, strong band MPA results and student engagement; the board recognized Master Sergeant Ashley Abasada and Athletic Director Dustin Kupchak for service and leadership.
At the start of the Hernando County School Board meeting, Kristen Tormey, principal of Winding Waters K‑8, presented a school spotlight reporting that the school raised its letter grade to a B, saw increased athletic participation and received strong band MPA results (129 superior, 11 excellent ratings with 140 participating students). She also promoted a May 1 community flag-football event featuring Hernando County first responders.
The board recognized Master Sergeant Ashley Abasada as April’s Veteran of the Month, outlining her aeromedical staging responsibilities and deployments. The district also honored Dustin Kupchak, the district athletic director, who received a regional Athletic Director of the Year award and thanked staff, coaches and families for supporting student-athletes.
These recognitions and the school spotlight preceded the meeting's policy and public-comment business.
