The Superintendent is responsible for guiding the district to realize the vision, mission, values, and goals adopted by the Board of Education. To aid in realizing the district's vision and mission, the Superintendent develops and implements a district-wide strategic plan that empowers students and fosters a positive learning environment.
A Monthly Note from Superintendent Scallon
October 31, 2024
Dear Weld RE-4 Families,
This week, the weather has started to turn. Fall is shifting to winter, and we're past the mid-way point of the first semester of the school year. From theatre productions to FFA, and athletics to core academic classes, our students continue to make us proud in all that they have accomplished. We also appreciate the increased level of engagement with our families this year — we had a record turnout at Parent-Teacher Conferences!
Assessment Scores
In August, families received the results of 2023 - 2024 CMAS assessments. We're proud to have exceeded the state average of students who met or exceeded expectations by 7.5% in English Language Arts, 8.4% in Math, and 11.5% in Science. At the high school level, SAT scores came in 53 points higher than the state average, while 9th-grade and 10th-grade PSAT scores were 34 and 27 points, respectively, above the state. I am proud of our results, and we will continue to strive for even more positive results. In our strategic plan — which I will share more details next month — we look to continue moving the needle by ensuring a guaranteed and viable curriculum in all subjects, use of high impact instructional strategies in every classroom, and providing additional professional learning for our staff.
Ridgeline Middle School Progress
Take a drive along CR 15, and you'll see our new middle school — Ridgeline Middle — taking shape! Crews have been working hard on the exterior panelling, roofing, and drywall. The building will open in fall 2025, at which point the new boundary adjustments for middle school will go into effect. Families received communication about this process a few weeks ago.
Holiday Support
The holidays are fast approaching. I know this can be a joyous time, as well as a challenging time for some in our community. We have several ways to give and receive this season. Range View Elementary, Hollister Lake Elementary, Severance Middle, and Severance High are participating in the Town of Severance Food Drive. Please consider donating non-expired canned goods and non-perishable items to your school by Friday, Nov. 8, to support the Weld Food Bank this season of giving. As a district we are officially partnering with the Windsor and Severance police departments to participate in the Weld Elves program. Collection boxes will be in school lobbies December 2 - 19. For support resources, contact your school counselor(s) or district Social Worker Erin Sullivan-Ortiz
Thank you for your continued support of our students, schools, and staff. Together, we're achieving fantastic things in support of our most precious assets — our children.
With Gratitude,
Michelle Scallon Superintendent