Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Good afternoon Essexville-Hampton Public Schools Community,
I am excited and honored to be starting my second week as superintendent of Essexville-Hampton Public Schools. I thank the Board of Education and the entire community for making me feel welcome. It was a great feeling to walk through Bush, Verellen, Cramer, and Garber during my first week as I saw smiles, joy, and an excitement for the start of the 2022-2023 school year from students, staff, and teachers.
After spending the past 15-years living and working in the Washington, DC area, I am truly excited to call Essexville home. I grew up in a small community in northeastern Indiana and graduated from one of the smallest public schools in the state of Indiana. I have been a social studies teacher, special education teacher, special education co-coordinator, social worker, assistant principal, and a principal of a PK-8th grade school and 9-12th school during my time in Indiana, Maryland, and Washington, DC. I have experienced the value of community, schools, and family and the impact they have on each person. I am thankful and excited to learn more about the excellence that exists here as well as the areas of opportunity to strengthen our work moving forward.
I am committed to listening, collaborating, transparency, and excellence as we build out our work as a school system moving forward. I am working on sharing a 100-day plan that will outline my efforts to learn the community and prioritize our focus areas as we strive to ensure a great 2022-2023 school year and beyond. This plan will be on the district’s website by mid-September. Additionally, I am spending a significant amount of time conducting listening tours focused on our students, families, teachers/staff, and greater community. Please see the included flier for seven listening tour sessions that are open to all. In addition to these sessions, I look forward to joining parent teacher conferences across the district, and attending extra-curricular offerings to meet families.
Thank you, again, for the opportunity to serve the Essexville-Hampton Community. We are looking forward to an excellent school year!
In partnership,
Justin Ralston
Superintendent
Have a great week everyone!
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We hope everyone has a great first day back!!
"The power for creating a better future is contained in the present moment: You create a good future by creating a good present" ~ Eckhart Tolle
Football Fanwear is back and open until September 7th!!
Check out items here: https://garberfootball2022.itemorder.com/
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This years Hardy Humanitarian Award receipent is Kelly Werth! Kelly is a custodian at Cramer Jr. high and has been an employee of the district since 2016.
Pictured in this photo from left to right are:
(Suzanne Brown - Assistant Principal at GHS, Kelly Werth - Award Receipent, Paul Hardy - award in his honor for his dedication and outstanding service to the students, staff and community of EHPS, Justin Ralston - Superintendent)
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This Thursday's football game at Hemlock will have no gate fee. A generous organization is covering the cost for the night.
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Welcome Back Staff!!
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We are excited for the start of the school year!
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Please see post regarding Girls Cramer Basketball Tryouts!!
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Important Dates ~ Next Week
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The Duke Open is tomorrow!! There is still room for a couple more teams!! Please contact Dave Schwartz today!
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Please see information about Tennis practice!
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The Garber High School cheer team is heading to the 2023 Citrus Bowl!!
Congratulations Team!!
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Please see the article with more information:
https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw-bay-city/2022/08/garber-high-school-cheer-team-heading-to-2023-citrus-bowl.html?utm_campaign=baycitytimes_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0uTsBDLm62JLd-Pv5Uhb1V22OYb0OG9iujBqeFO8cRmxOD8Hs4P6Ci24A
Garber Band has been enjoying band camp all week!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Tbv682izZPejPvvV9
Verellen Open House is August 24th!
Here is the upcoming Summer Meal Menu!!
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Here is the upcoming Summer Meal Menu!!
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Calling all Garber Football fans!
The store is open until midnight, August 8th. Orders will be ready on August 23rd for pick up at Sandlot Sports, 600 N Euclid Ave, Bay City location.
Get your fan gear by clicking the link below:
https://garberfootball2022.itemorder.com/
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Here is the upcoming Summer Meal Menu!!
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WE ARE HIRING!!!
We have several open positions at #EHPS check them out below and share this post!!
Link to postings: https://www.e-hps.net/page/employment
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