This week we proudly recognize Education Support Professionals Week, a time dedicated to honoring the incredible individuals who help our schools run smoothly and ensure every student feels welcomed, supported, and safe.

Our education support professionals include our secretaries, bus drivers, technology staff, health services teams, paraeducators, student monitors, food service workers, custodians, and many others who contribute to the heartbeat of our schools. Their essential work is often behind the scenes, but is felt in every classroom, every hallway, and every student’s experience. They greet students with a smile, ensure our buildings and buses are safe, support learning in countless ways, grow a love for reading, keep our technology functioning, prepare nutritious meals, and provide the care and consistency that help students thrive.

To all of our education support professionals: thank you. You make a meaningful difference every day, and our schools simply couldn’t succeed without you!

We invite our families, students, and community members to join us in expressing appreciation during this special week.