The Panther Pulse
Week of November 2, 2026
The Principal's Message-The Finish Line Is in Sight — Let's Make These Weeks Count!
It is hard to believe that we are just four full weeks away from the start of testing season! MAP assessments, End-of-Pathway Assessments (EOPAs), End-of-Course (EOC) exams, and Capstone Projects are quickly approaching. This school year is flying by, and our Panthers have accomplished some incredible things along the way. But we aren't finished yet. Now is the time to buckle down, stay focused, and elevate!
Over the next several weeks, I challenge every student to make the most of each day. Show up. Be on time. Be in class. When you get there, focus, participate, learn, ask questions, and give your best effort. The small decisions you make each day will add up to big results.
I also want our students to understand the importance of the assessments and opportunities ahead. These are about much more than a test score.
MAP Assessments give us an opportunity to measure academic growth and see how far you have come since the beginning of the year. Growth matters, and we want to celebrate the progress you are making.
End-of-Pathway Assessments (EOPAs) allow students to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have developed in their career pathways. For many students, these assessments provide an opportunity to earn valuable industry credentials and certifications that can open doors after graduation.
End-of-Course (EOC) Exams measure your understanding of the content you have learned in specific high school courses. They are an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of what you have been working toward all year.
Capstone Projects give students an opportunity to bring their learning together, apply their knowledge, solve problems, and demonstrate what they can do. They allow you to showcase your skills, creativity, and readiness for the next step.
Parents, students, and teachers: I am challenging all of us to give everything we have over these next four weeks. Let's be intentional with our time, hold ourselves to high expectations, support one another, and finish this semester strong.
We cannot always control the outcome of an assessment, but we can control the preparation, attitude, effort, and commitment we bring to it. When the testing season is behind us, I want every Panther to be able to look back and say, "I gave it everything I had. I showed up. I worked hard. I didn't quit."
That is something to be proud of.
We talk a lot about ELEVATE, and this is our opportunity to put that word into action. Don't settle for where you are. Don't coast because the finish line is getting closer. Keep growing, keep learning, and keep pushing yourself to be better than you were yesterday.
We are not done yet. We are still elevating!
Let's finish strong, Panthers. We are ChattCo Made, stronger together with one heartbeat!
Proud to be your Principal,
Seth Gorman
