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Lemon Grove Academy students, staff spotlighted in board recognition
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Students and staff from Lemon Grove Academy Middle School presented student testimonials and program highlights to the board, emphasizing career-technical pathways, dual immersion, and social-emotional supports that administrators and teachers said drive improved student outcomes.
The Lemon Grove School District board recognized Lemon Grove Academy Middle School on Monday evening, where students and staff showcased the campus’s career-technical education, dual immersion and visual and performing arts pathways. Principal Dr. Vanessa Ruiz introduced student testimonials and staff presentations that highlighted field trips, after-school programs and unique activities such as a middle-school color guard program.
“Today, we are here to share about the amazing things that are that's going on at Lemon Grove Academy Middle School,” Dr. Vanessa Ruiz told the board. Alum Evie Womack described a turnaround in high school—“I’m now a student athlete with perfect grades, a 4.0 GPA”—and credited LGAM staff for helping her change course. Instructional coach Ms. Gallardo outlined site coaching cycles and weekly professional learning strategies designed to improve grade-level instruction and address low reading comprehension.
Board members praised the presentations and asked staff to continue documenting outcomes. Trustee Smith and others thanked students for speaking and applauded social workers and extracurricular staff for their role in student engagement. The board received student-made artwork and certificates and posed for a group photo with presenters at the conclusion of the recognition.
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