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Welcome back everyone.

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I am Dr. Toler, and
I want to personally welcome our students,

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staff, and families
to the 2026-2027 school year.

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As we begin another exciting year,
I want to recognize the tremendous

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progress we made together last year
through hard work and collaboration.

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This year, our work will center around
three critical priorities,

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attendance, engagement, and partnership.

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When people hear the word attendance,
they often

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think about students in the classroom.

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Classroom
attendance remains a top priority,

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but attendance is everyone's
responsibility.

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Students must be present
and engaged in learning.

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Consistent attendance

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is directly connected to academic
achievement and future success.

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Staff attendance plays a critical role
in creating positive

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relationships
and strong learning environments.

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Our students deserve consistency
and stability in their classrooms.

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School administrative leaders

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must also be committed to being visible
and accessible.

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Leadership matters

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and classrooms, hallways, cafeterias,
and during extracurricular activities.

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We want our school community
engaged in the activities that make

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Groveport Madison High School special.
That includes athletics, performing arts,

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concerts, academic competitions, club
activities, and community celebrations.

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We cannot do this work alone.

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The success of our students depends

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on a strong partnership between the school
and families in our community.

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We will host monthly parent meetings
designed to create meaningful dialog

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around the challenges and opportunities
faced at our high school.

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These meetings will serve as a platform
to discuss current school initiatives.

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Our goal is not to simply inform parents,
but to empower our parents

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as partners in success.

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Together, we can create a culture

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where every student feels connected
and supported academically.

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We will continue to focus on excellence
in teaching and learning.

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We will maintain high expectations
while providing

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support necessary for every student
to reach their full potential.

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We will continue to strengthen
our PBIS framework by recognizing positive

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behaviors and character rooted in respect,
responsibility, and accountability.

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We remain committed to celebrating
student achievements this year.

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Be present,
be engaged, and be accountable.

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We want to see you involved
and supportive together.

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Thank you for your partnership
and support.

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Let's make the 2026-2027 school
year our best year yet.