Champions for Kids - September 17, 2026

Champions for Kids, our weekly staff recognition program, is designed to celebrate the dedication and extraordinary efforts of our classified and licensed staff members. 

Read more about this week's recipients.

Tracy Snow, Instructional Assistant

Mrs. Snow is an exceptionally dedicated and hardworking Instructional Assistant who consistently goes above and beyond her daily responsibilities to support our school community. She builds strong, respectful relationships and maintains an outstanding rapport with students, creating a welcoming and encouraging environment where they feel truly valued. No matter what challenge arises or what task is asked of her, Mrs. Snow steps up with unwavering enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Her tireless efforts, reliability, and selfless commitment make a lasting difference in the lives of our students every single day.

Mikayla Grumbacher, Special Education Teacher

Ms. Grumbacher is an exceptional special education teacher whose selfless dedication transforms the lives of students far beyond her own classroom walls. Driven purely by a desire to see every child succeed, she generously gives her own time to tutor students—including those in other buildings who she does not know—focusing on targeted Algebra I SOL remediation to help them clear their final hurdles to graduation. Her approach highlights what students can do, replacing self-doubt with confidence through positive encouragement and tailored, accessible instruction. She expects nothing in return, yet her patience, accessibility, and unwavering belief in her students' potential leave a lasting impact across our entire school community. Ms. Grumbacher has helped numerous students over the past two years earn their diploma, while embodying the core values of Ignite 2030, a community that believes every child deserves educators who are child-centered, lead with compassion, collaborate with purpose, and demonstrate unwavering commitment and conscientiousness in all we do.