October is National Principals Month and the perfect time to educate the community about the high caliber of leaders at the helm of each of our schools.
As a district, Lancaster City Schools uses Portrait of a Graduate to set the standard for educating every student, beginning in elementary school. The three primary areas of concentration are learning, caring, and succeeding. It is the responsibility of our principals to implement these fundamentals, not only into the curriculum of their students but into the culture of their individual schools. Further, the state of Ohio encourages principals to uphold the standards of leadership, learning, culture, and management. And if that isn't enough responsibility, our principals also maintain financial budgets, oversee human resource issues, implement disciplinary measures, deal with building and transportation matters, and are responsible for the academic achievements of hundreds of students. Oh! We also prefer if they are likable, approachable, and fun to be around!
Obviously, LCS principals have a lot on their plates. They are busy individuals who put the needs of hundreds of people ahead of their own on a daily basis.
There is a saying that a truly great principal is hard to find, difficult to part with, and impossible to forget. We hope this month you will take the time to remember a principal and join us as we say THANK YOU to our amazing school leaders.
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