As you and I prepare for the start of a new school year, it probably wouldn’t be a bad thing for us to step back and ask ourselves: “What are we hoping to build this year?” After all, isn’t this ‘what are we…
Were you eager to get back to school when you were younger? No doubt we all have embellished stories about how difficult it was to even get to school back in our day. But check out this quick clip for some perspective. Luckily,…
With the first day of the new school year coming up on Tuesday, September 5, let’s start unpacking it a bit. I’ve got 3 great pieces of news to share with you today. First of all, I want you to know it…
Can you guess the trait our student-athletes and school retirees share? Okay. Here’s a hint. It’s probably a trait you appreciate.(I know I do.) Tick.Tick.Tick.Times up! The trait our wonderful student-athletes and school retirees share is this – That despite their past and current…
How do you predict the impact of future hopes and dreams? When it comes to the success and achievements of our students, I’m not sure this is even possible. Just a quick look at this 30 second video will tell you that mere stones…
You may already know the answer. Eagles can soar above the clouds – at altitudes ranging from 10,000-20,000 feet. Amazing! In the days following tonight’s Commencement in the Stadium, members in the FHS Class of 2023 will similarly begin their…
Perhaps you’ve seen or heard these words before. They are often used in predicting success. The popular maxim goes like this: “The height of someone’s floor in life is defined by their skills. The height of someone’s ceiling in life is defined by…
This is my question for you today. Balloon-filler-upper or pin-poker? Which one do you strive to be? I’m sure we both intend to be balloon-filler-uppers instead of pin-pokers when we wake up in the morning, but this isn’t always easy…
When’s the last time you used the word “symposium” in a sentence? It’s not a common word at all. Way back when in ancient Greece, Plato got the ball rolling with symposiums, where the elite and intellectuals would get together…
What’s your favorite rock group? I gave a hint of mine in the email subject line. Now whatever our personal choices, one thing is true. Our favorite rock groups and songs connect us to many of our fondest memories. And amazingly, our favorite groups…