Ranger Run Week is always a special week in the life of our Rangers. In short, it’s a fun way to celebrate how proud we are of our Family in the Forest. Today was especially exciting because, in a stroke of very fortunate timing, our Ranger Rally fell on the same day it was announced that the school has been recognized as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School. You can click here for the official press release outlining what an honor that truly is for our school.

Ironically, being recognized seems like a particularly appropriate time to remind everyone that we are flattered, but never motivated, by such honors and recognitions. We want every moment to be reflective of our efforts to come together to create an environment where every Ranger can grow into a learner who actively and successfully engages in the world. That’s as true when we’re recognized for those efforts as it is when we’re not. We talk about being Ranger Ready even (and especially) when no one else is looking. That said, such a recognition does offer two specific benefits. The first is that it provides an opportunity to share our gratitude to every single member of this family for your investment in the life of your Ranger. The second is that it provides an opportunity for those Rangers (past and present) to enjoy a particular amount of pride that comes from being recognized for your hard work. We hope it doesn’t take a national recognition for you to appreciate that what you are building here is truly special. That said, we wanted to take full advantage of the opportunity to remind you of such an important truth. Many Trees, One Forest!