Hello Rangers!

Yesterday afternoon, the Quilcene Board of Education offered the Interim Superintendent of the Quilcene School District to Ron Moag, who wholeheartedly accepted the position. The board and Ron will be meeting next week to negotiate his contract. 

The board and I want to sincerely thank you all for your support and feedback in this process. From the surveys that you completed and the board used to help shape their questions to having representation on the interview committees, this has been a collaborative effort.

Ron started his educational career as a high school teacher, a DECA club advisor, and a coach. After spending 7 years teaching and coaching Ron moved into school administration, serving twenty-nine years as a school leader. He started as a high school assistant principal, principal, central office, and most recently as a school superintendent for two school districts.

With a B.S. degree from Aquinas College in Business Administration and Accounting, a master’s degree in educational leadership from Western Michigan University and currently finishing his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Seattle University, Ron comes to us having devoted his professional life to learning.

Ron and his wife Sheri are looking forward to transitioning from their home in Seattle to their new life in Quilcene. They have five adult children, three grandchildren and enjoy numerous activities such as pickleball, tennis, yoga, and travel.

Hello Rangers,

First off, I want to give a huge shoutout to this week's Students of the week, Amber Thompson and Cody Hoffman. Amber and Cody are two students whose hard work has made them very worthy of this recognition, and we're incredibly proud of both of them!

Next, for the 11th consecutive year our very own Rangers Fastpitch Team will be travelling to Yakima for the State Playoffs. This streak is the longest in the state representing the 1B classification, and something we should all be incredibly proud of our student athletes (and coaches) for accomplishing. Please join us for a proper Quilcene send-off this Thursday at 9:40am in front of the school!

Finally, in this week's Weekly Update areas include a more in-depth look at our Students of the Week, a reminder that the Quilcene Spring Arts Extravaganza is this Wednesday at 5:00pm, events coming up this week, and a full list of all of the end of the year events that make Quilcene unique. This list has been updated since last week, so please be sure to look it over. Now included is the 5th Grade Wax Museum on 6.2 and the Walk of Fame through the elementary the day before graduation (this will be livestreamed, stay tuned for details).

To view the Weekly Update, please use the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tHBKtQUrQQryf5e8RIOUhzWKQTEZZUqD/view?usp=sharing

Thank you and GO RANGERS FASTPITCH!!!

Sean Moss, Principal

First off, I want to give a huge congratulations to our Students of the Week, Lorenzo Mascaro-Bessey and Jaxon Taylor! Lorenzo was nominated for his overall leadership in class and Jaxon for his commitment to helping out his peers.

Tuesday, May 16th is the Fastpitch Senior Night as well as the League Championship. The game starts at 4:15pm, but festivities start before. It'd be great to see a huge turnout to support our Ranger Fastpitch Team as they fight for entry into the state tournament.

Lastly, this week's Weekly Update includes a more detailed look into our students of the week, a flyer for how to purchase a secondary (6-12) yearbook, events coming up this week, and important dates from now through the last day of school.

To view the Weekly Update, please use the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1toufOC-YfjoP5u-z37U829fl_d5yC5ap/view?usp=sharing

As always, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact the front office staff or me directly.

Thank you and GO RANGERS!!!

Mr. Moss

Good Afternoon,

First off, Happy Teacher's Appreciation to all of our top notch educators! We have several events planned this week in your honor and are extremely grateful for all that you do on a daily basis. These include refreshments from the cart for all tomorrow, root beer floats on Wednesday, and a potato bar on Thursday.

Next, a huge congratulations is in order for Lily Bloom and Jasmin Sutphin who are this week's Students of the Week. Lily was nominated for asking high-quality questions in 8th grade math and advocating for her own learning. Jasmin was nominated by her interdisciplinary arts teacher for her innovative ideas and creative expression!

Lastly, in this week's Weekly Update  areas include an updated list of important upcoming dates (this list is updated weekly), this week's events, and a more detailed look at our Students of the Week.

To view the Weekly Update, please use the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13_zhplcECRuOFV67-la2Gj_HSX7Ywz6w/view?usp=share_link

Thank you and GO RANGERS!!!

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Sean Moss, Principal

A huge congratulations is in order for this week's Students of the Week, Meadow Rogers and Tyler Wills. Meadow was nominated for building a reputation for being kind in and out of the classroom and Tyler was nominated for showing kindness through helping out his peers in PE. In addition to being recognized in the Weekly Update, all Students of the Week are now being featured in the PT Leader and given two free coupons for ice cream cones at Quillbillies (thank you, Quilcene Lions!).

Next, please use the following link to view a flyer for an upcoming Enchilada Feed fundraiser for South Jefferson Little League: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15AfgJXJZVnOr40FA-iT6k4hJB7y56fT4/view?usp=sharing

Finally, in this week's Weekly Update featured areas include a bit more about our Students of the Week, a short article introducing parents to Universal Design for Learning (UDL), events coming up this week, and a full list of events coming up as we head towards the last day of school (the list is updated and now includes times). If you would like a printed version of the Weekly Update for the fridge, please stop by the office.

To view the Weekly Update, please use the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A-naeO0tx3TQdFMZ-UjiMdWk4p-FfUvH/view?usp=share_link

Thank you and GO RANGERS!!!

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Sean Moss, Principal

Hello Rangers,

At a special meeting of the board of directors on April 26th, I submitted a letter of resignation, effective June 30th.

A copy of the letter is below. I want each of you to know that this was not an easy or quick decision on my part. There is so much that we have been able to accomplish over the five years I have been able to serve as your superintendent, and I know there is much more we could do together.

There are a few reasons I need to move on, the most significant being that Sharon (my guiding and guardian angel that the term "wife" does not adequately capture) has been accepted to begin her Ph.D. at Penn State next year and I need to be closer to her and support her next exciting adventure just as she has supported me for more than 25 years.

I will miss our work together and the relationships we have established both to support our students and each other.

If you want to talk more, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to come by the office, stop me in the hallway, text - whatever makes sense for you.

I am sure you are wondering "what now" for the role of superintendent for Quilcene. The board will be working that out over the next couple of weeks. I will stay engaged to help and ensure a smooth transition.

Proud to be a Ranger with you,

Frank