ALT Happy Veteran's Day Graphic. Honoring all who served.

ALT The NSSEO Board Members wearing their new winter hats from the Timber Ridge students.

ALT The Timber Ridge students who knitted the hats

ALT Made by NSSEO Students

ALT All of the hats

ALT Popcorn enjoying popcorn

ALT Beautiful paddle boating

ALT Superintendent Meg painting faces

ALT A family carving pumpkins paused for a quick photo

ALT Happy National Principals Appreciation Day

ALT Kasey holding out Heartbeat of the week sign

ALT In her third year of teaching, Kasey is already becoming a leader not only in the middle school at Timber Ridge, but in the whole school! She is incredibly thoughtful, caring and kind to staff and students. She is always there for the students and creative in her lesson plans and interventions for students. She is a great team member and open to new ideas. It has been amazing to watch her grow in her confidence and there are only more positives to come in her future!

ALT Anna holding up our Heartbeat foam board

ALT NSSEO's Heartbeat of the Week is none other than Anna Ladzinski. Since she started this July, Anna has shown exemplary dedication in her role, seamlessly handling payroll backup and Medicaid support with precision and reliability. Her presence at the front desk has been a true asset, where she warmly welcomes everyone with her friendly and charming demeanor. Anna's contributions have already made a significant impact, embodying the qualities of a valued team member and more.

ALT Alumni dancing and enjoying the evening.

ALT An alumni smiling at his friends in the distance as he enjoys the music.

ALT Staff and Student enjoying a photo together.

ALT Big huge thumbs up from one of the happiest students at Kirk School

ALT National Custodian Appreciation Day Graphic

ALT Kat posing with her students for Heartbeat of the week

ALT Kat is a teacher at Kirk. She has met this new school year with a new caseload of students with a different type of need than she had last school year. She continues to be present and believes in every student's potential to grow. She has already developed strong relationships with families and partnered with them to meet the unique needs of her students. She is early to arrive and late to leave as she thoughtfully puts in place all she can for her learners. She also had a new move-in student join her room, and it instantly made him and his family feel welcome. Her team members continue to strive as a result of her efforts.

ALT A graphic with the ASL gesture "I love you"

ALT Student and Scottie the Parrot

ALT Donkey Rides

ALT An NSSEO family sharing some shade and some love

ALT Our fantastic NSSEO volunteers and some of their family members

ALT Michael holding up our Heartbeat foam board

ALT Michael has been a WONDERFUL addition to Miner school, jumping in immediately and being so kind to the staff and students. His calm demeanor while juggling first week issues has been incredibly motivating for everyone around him! Thank you for everything! Michael has been a great asset to Miner in the first couple of weeks of school! He has been extremely helpful making sure the equipment is ready and in working order. Michael completes help requests in a timely manner and with a positive attitude! Michael recently joined the Miner team and immediately dove in head first. He has streamlined processes and added much organization to our tech. He is a team player who jumps in to help staff with all of their tech needs. His warm, positive personality has made him an instant member of the Miner family.

ALT A group of DHH parents High fiving and enjoying ice cream.

ALT Thumbs up from some amazing DHH teachers

ALT Ice Cream Sundae toppings.