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Dr. Oestreich poses for a picture while reviewing the strategic plan on Oct. 31. Oestreich said the strategic plan lays the foundation for all of the initiatives schools across the district implement for the next couple of years.

Superintendent Tom Oestreich discusses strategic plan and community engagement

Mahitha Konjeti November 6, 2025

As the first semester of 2025-2026 school year starts to wrap up, Superintendent Tom Oestreich said he is focused on getting the goals of the recently passed strategic plan into motion. “The strategic...

The promotional poster for Dr. Oestreich’s podcast “In the Know with Dr. O!”

Superintendent Tom Oestreich aims to center student engagement, increase administrator visibility

Mahitha Konjeti October 17, 2025

With the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year underway, Superintendent Tom Oestreich said his goals for this year revolve around being more accessible to students and parents. “I’m a people...

Senior Sophie Tahir designs a graphic for her work-based learning internship on Sept. 12. Tahir said the internship has bolstered her interest in business and exposed her to various marketing positions she might be interested in.

Superintendent Tom Oestreich renews focus on work-based learning opportunities

Mahitha Konjeti September 18, 2025

As the 2025-2026 school year begins, Superintendent Tom Oestreich said administration has been expanding the work-based learning program to give students more exposure to careers. “Over the last three...

Caption: Superintendent Dr. Tom Oestreich and Principal Dr. Tim Phares pose for a picture at a Superintendent Principal Advisory Council (SPAC) meeting. Dr. Oestreich  said the council was created to give students a voice in school decision making and is part of a greater effort to include student feedback in district policy.

New Superintendent Tom Oestreich begins strategic planning for school year, discusses response to graduation requirement changes

Mahitha Konjeti August 27, 2025

As the 2025-2026 school year begins, Superintendent Tom Oestreich is focused on implementing a new strategic plan for the next three years. Dr. Oestreich said he has gathered feedback from the community...

Q&A with Assistant Superintendent Tom Oestreich, discussing fall break length

Q&A with Assistant Superintendent Tom Oestreich, discussing fall break length

Jasmine Y. Zhang October 6, 2023

Assistant Superintendent Tom Oestreich Why has the school board decided to extend fall break to a week long?  Coming off of COVID, the district engaged with a school calendar committee. Previously,...

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