On behalf of the Centralia School District, I would like to express my profound gratitude to our Centralia community for the recent passage of our school levy.
While the margin was close, the outcome sends a clear message: our community remains committed to the success and future of our students. We are thankful for your support.
I want to extend a special thank you to Citizens for Centralia Schools and the many volunteers who helped with the levy campaign. Their tireless advocacy, along with the efforts of countless volunteers who spent their weekend and evenings knocking on doors and making phone calls, hosting a sign in their yard, writing a letter to the editor or sharing levy information with others, was the backbone of this campaign.
Your dedication to our schools is truly the heartbeat of this district.
We are acutely aware that this support does not come without a cost. In a time of tax pressures and tight budgets, we know that many property owners had to make an intentional, difficult decision to vote "yes."
We do not take your financial commitment lightly. Every dollar will be used with transparency and accountability to ensure it directly benefits our students and our district goals.
This funding is not just a line item in a budget; it is the fuel for the programs and services to support student growth and achievement. It allows us to maintain the programs and activities that make our district a place where students can thrive. It also helps fund the improvements we know we need to make. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of the children we serve every day.
Thank you for choosing to invest in our students and for believing in the power of a strong public education system. I am honored to serve this community and this district.
With gratitude,
Lisa Grant
Superintendent
Centralia School District
