The Kessler Chronicle

Hello Kessler Families,

It is with great pleasure that I write my first principal section of the Kessler Chronicle. I cannot tell you how honored I feel to have the opportunity to work as the principal of Kessler Elementary next school year. Ms. Hudson and the Kessler staff have done an amazing job welcoming me into the Kessler family, ensuring that we have a smooth transition. I am working hard getting to know everyone and learning all that I can before Ms. Hudson heads into retirement. 

I come to Kessler with a variety of experience in education. I was raised locally but started my teaching career in Phoenix, Arizona, over 18 years ago. I have worked as an elementary, middle school, and alternative education teacher before moving into school counseling. I returned to the local area in 2009, working as a school counselor and most recently as the Assistant Principal at Monticello Middle School. 

I am looking forward to the fall and a fantastic school year. Having children myself, I understand how hard the past year has been on families with students and      parents trying to juggle school at home along with all the other things life throws at us.  I have witnessed firsthand the incredible strength of our students, families, and school staff enabling all of us to persevere and keep growing through this challenging time. I understand the importance and power of having a strong school and home team now more than ever. Working together, we can accomplish great things! 

Next year you will see a few common themes at Kessler: the power of positive   relationships, clear focus on quality instruction, the strength of “Yet,” and all students can succeed with no exceptions. I look forward to partnering with you to make this next year one of amazing growth and resilience.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions or would like lend your voice to a discussion about next year. My email is bpiper@longviewschools.org.

Sincerely,

Bridget Piper

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• Kindergarten Registration opens  March. Register early to ensure your child attends their neighborhood school. Schools have about 60 Kindergarten spots open on a first-come-first-serve basis.

• What do you need?  Please bring your child’s birth certificate, immunization records and a utility bill, rental agreement or mortgage statement showing your current address.  These documents are required before your student can start school in the Fall.

• Registration can be accessed from home on the Longview School District website at longviewschools.com/family-resources/student-enrollment or you may pick up a paper registration packet from the school office.  You can upload the required documents for an online registration or drop them by the school office.