District News & Announcements
![Portraits of Derek Beer, John Anderson, Sheri Anderson, and Cindy Parkinson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744845279/ccsdutorg/ekbzheclkpvj2v12ckzp/NewDirectors.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744845279/ccsdutorg/ekbzheclkpvj2v12ckzp/NewDirectors.png","width":390}])
We are pleased to welcome the following individuals to our district leadership team: Derek Beer - Executive Director of Elementary Education, John Anderson - Executive Director of Secondary Education, Sheri Anderson - Director of Communications, and Cindy Parkinson - Director of Career and Technical Education.
![Melanie Christensen - Millville Elementary Teacher of the Year 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744664681/ccsdutorg/fzuvpjh9gopn4acrbgbb/Thumbnail_Melanie_Christensen_Millville_ToY_2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744664681/ccsdutorg/fzuvpjh9gopn4acrbgbb/Thumbnail_Melanie_Christensen_Millville_ToY_2025.png","width":390}])
Christensen, Millville Elementary’s 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, shapes her classroom with energy, joy, and genuine caring.
![Ashley Grimnes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743036074/ccsdutorg/lx6mixycmj0yoekjcnnc/Thumbnail_AshleyGrimnes_NC_ToY_25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743036074/ccsdutorg/lx6mixycmj0yoekjcnnc/Thumbnail_AshleyGrimnes_NC_ToY_25.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743036074/ccsdutorg/lx6mixycmj0yoekjcnnc/Thumbnail_AshleyGrimnes_NC_ToY_25.png","width":720}])
Grimnes, North Cache Middle School’s Teacher of the Year, cultivates unique relationships with each student. This inspires them to persist and find success in math learning.
![Jessica Maughan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743033816/ccsdutorg/mdc9fhxsppeyjvzbpdsq/Thumbnail_JessicaMaughanGCToY25_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743033816/ccsdutorg/mdc9fhxsppeyjvzbpdsq/Thumbnail_JessicaMaughanGCToY25_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743033816/ccsdutorg/mdc9fhxsppeyjvzbpdsq/Thumbnail_JessicaMaughanGCToY25_1.png","width":720}])
For Jessica Maughan, Green Canyon’s 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, teaching math was an unexpected career change. After 15 years in the classroom, she says it was a journey worth taking.
![Students dressed in costume as Marlin, Nemo, and Dory with their arms around each other for their school play of Finding Nemo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741310254/ccsdutorg/yvq6udbm6tzih9d00pz8/WellsvilleFindingNemo25Thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741310254/ccsdutorg/yvq6udbm6tzih9d00pz8/WellsvilleFindingNemo25Thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741310254/ccsdutorg/yvq6udbm6tzih9d00pz8/WellsvilleFindingNemo25Thumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741310254/ccsdutorg/yvq6udbm6tzih9d00pz8/WellsvilleFindingNemo25Thumbnail.png","width":940}])
This Wellsville Elementary School PTA-sponsored production of “Finding Nemo Jr.” is vibrant, sincere, and a joy to watch.
![Brooke Richards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743052979/ccsdutorg/t5iv9wpn3vrw28w3rjef/Thumbnail_BrookeRichards_Summit_ToY25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743052979/ccsdutorg/t5iv9wpn3vrw28w3rjef/Thumbnail_BrookeRichards_Summit_ToY25.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743052979/ccsdutorg/t5iv9wpn3vrw28w3rjef/Thumbnail_BrookeRichards_Summit_ToY25.png","width":720}])
For Brooke Richards, Summit Elementary School’s 2024-25 Teacher of the year, teaching comes down to one single philosophy: ‘We’re here for the kids.’”
![Text saying: "Winter Sports 2025 Season" with images of different sports]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743030156/ccsdutorg/b3qm8p6c47e36znfvh2i/Thumbnail_WinterSports2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743030156/ccsdutorg/b3qm8p6c47e36znfvh2i/Thumbnail_WinterSports2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743030156/ccsdutorg/b3qm8p6c47e36znfvh2i/Thumbnail_WinterSports2025.png","width":720}])
Congratulations to the outstanding student-athletes who won region, division, and state championships during the Winter season!
![The Ridgeline Cheer team poses with their Nationals trophy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743030102/ccsdutorg/nx0y83txehcxsfbesksv/Thumbnail_RidgelineCheerNationals2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743030102/ccsdutorg/nx0y83txehcxsfbesksv/Thumbnail_RidgelineCheerNationals2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743030102/ccsdutorg/nx0y83txehcxsfbesksv/Thumbnail_RidgelineCheerNationals2025.png","width":720}])
The Girls Cheerleading team attended the tournament in California after qualifying in January.
![Holly Hansen Lewiston 2025 Teacher of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743030061/ccsdutorg/jgk4hoce3akb1js93bik/_Thumbnail_Holly_Hansen_ToY_Lewiston_Feb_25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743030061/ccsdutorg/jgk4hoce3akb1js93bik/_Thumbnail_Holly_Hansen_ToY_Lewiston_Feb_25.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743030061/ccsdutorg/jgk4hoce3akb1js93bik/_Thumbnail_Holly_Hansen_ToY_Lewiston_Feb_25.png","width":720}])
Lewiston Elementary’s 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, Holly Hansen, is dedicated to helping students succeed through a growth mindset. Her colleagues praise her passion and commitment, while one student sums it up best: “I would choose Mrs. Hansen as my teacher every time.”