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Superintendent Stalking lauds speller, stresses literacy and safety in year-end message
Summary
Merced City School District Superintendent Stalking congratulated a Hoover Middle School speller for placing 10th at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, outlined continued district priorities on literacy and safety, and urged families to keep students reading over the summer.
Superintendent Stalking delivered the Merced City School District's final monthly message of the year, congratulating students and outlining priorities for the 2025–26 school year.
Stalking opened by praising Hoover Middle School student Lawrence Yay for his performance at the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee. "Lawrence, truly amazing and just such a moment of pride for our entire Merced City School District," Stalking said, noting Lawrence finished 10th out of…
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