The ÁùºÏ±¦µä invites staff members, families and community members to help celebrate district employees and volunteers who commit their time, talent and energy to help strengthen ÁùºÏ±¦µä schools.
ÁùºÏ±¦µä is teaming up with ÁùºÏ±¦µä Partners in Education to co-host two annual events dedicated to recognizing employees and volunteers.
The first event, Celebrate, is scheduled for April 30 and will honor the individuals, community groups and local businesses who have stepped up to ensure educational enrichment for all ÁùºÏ±¦µä students. Among the awards that will be presented to volunteers are PTA of the Year, Partner in Education Coordinator of the Year and APIE Business Partner of the Year. In addition, parent ambassadors, community organizations, school business partners and other volunteers will be honored.
The second event, Salute, is scheduled for May 14 and gives the community an opportunity to recognize some of ÁùºÏ±¦µä's most outstanding staff members. This year, the Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, Classified Staff of the Year, National Board Certified Teachers and Teachers of Promise will be recognized. In addition, for the first time, ÁùºÏ±¦µä’s Assistant Principal of the Year, Librarian of the Year and Counselor of the Year will be recognized.
Celebrate
What: Celebrate, an annual event celebrating ÁùºÏ±¦µä volunteers.
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 30
Where: For the City Center, 500 E. St. Johns Ave. Doors open and light refreshments available at 5:30 p.m.
Salute
What: Salute, an annual event honoring ÁùºÏ±¦µä staff members
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 14
Where: The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Dr.
Both events will include student performances, guest presenters and prizes. The City of ÁùºÏ±¦µä serves as a signature sponsor for Celebrate and Salute.
For more information, please contact the Department of Communications and Community Engagement.