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Superintendent Klinger highlights student milestones, introduces new East Orient principal
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Tracy Klinger reported improved attendance, higher 9th-grade on-track rates, growth in biliteracy recognitions, and introduced Noah Simonson as the new principal at East Orient Elementary. She noted the district handed out over 800 diplomas to the class of 2025.
Superintendent Dr. Tracy Klinger told the board the end of the school year offered reason for both celebration and reflection, citing gains in attendance, more 9th-grade students on track, increased behavior expectations met by students, and the “highest number of students earning the State Seal of Biliteracy.” She told the board that “This year they handed out over 800 diplomas,” noting pride in the class of 2025 and optimism for new students entering kindergarten and intermediate grades.
Klinger introduced Noah Simonson as the new principal at East Orient Elementary School and described him as having a strong instructional and professional development background. The superintendent thanked the board for their support and recognized the role of interim superintendent John Koch during the district’s leadership transition earlier in the year.
Why it matters: The reported student outcome indicators and the appointment of a principal at an elementary school signal administrative priorities for the coming year, including a continued focus on attendance, student transitions, biliteracy, and instructional leadership.
