Kimberly Waltmon is the new principal of Canyon Ridge Middle School replacing Susan Sullivan, who opened the school 2004 and is now retiring.
“Kimberly has worked her entire educational career in Leander ISD, and she is a proven leader in our district,” said Dan Troxell, Leander ISD superintendent who made this announcement on June 1. “She is ready to build upon the incredible culture that has been established at Canyon Ridge and continue to enhance teaching and learning for all.”
Vandegrift senior walk at Grandview Hills Elementary.
By CAITLIN MCKEAND, Vandegrift Voice
Vandegrift graduation took place Friday night with approximately 550 seniors at the H-E-B Center. Prior to commencement ceremonies, many members of the class of 2018 participated in “senior walks”, where they walked through the halls of the local elementary and middle schools they attended.
“I think it’s really for closure and also I’m always amazed how excited everyone is to see where the students are going,” VHS college and career transition coordinator Sarah Spradling said. “I think the seniors have been working so hard and from my perspective, the celebration is so fast at the end. So I think we need to draw out that celebration so it will be really nice and fulfilling for students.”
Right: Vandegrift received this national distinction because of its incredible staff and hard working students, as evident at this year’s awards ceremony. VHS physics and engineering teacher, Anne Goshorn, gives the “Outstanding Student in Engineering” award to Sebastian Jonkers. More award photos on page 2.
A remarkable six Leander ISD schools — including four in the Four Points area — have been named to the 2017–2018 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll.
Laura Welch Bush, River Ridge and Rutledge elementary schools, Canyon Ridge and Stiles middle schools, and Vandegrift High School were recognized as leaders in student achievement.
Photos by Michelle Beck
The Vandegrift Senior Awards ceremony was May 23 and the class of 2018 has cast their nets far and wide and have greatly reaped the rewards when it comes to scholarships.