We are looking forward to a day of professional learning next Friday, September 20th. The day will be half district focus (AM), and half building focus (PM).
For the district portion, all certified staff should report to the High School Auditorium at 8:00 AM. We are honored to be hosting Chris Nikic and his dad, Nik Nikic. Chris is not only a two-time ESPY award winner, but he also holds the distinction of being the first person with Down Syndrome to complete an Ironman and run all six global marathon majors. As a global ambassador for the Special Olympics and the Ironman group, Chris exemplifies the power of perseverance, demonstrating how the mindset of getting "1% better" every day can lead to extraordinary achievements.
Together, Chris and his father co-authored the book "1% Better: Reaching My Full Potential and How You Can Too." The book outlines their philosophy that achieving big things doesn’t happen overnight, but through consistent, small improvements over time. Much like training for sports, Chris dedicated himself daily to the writing process, and Nik was amazed at the cognitive growth Chris experienced through his commitment.
As we welcome Chris and Nik next week, their story reminds us of the importance of perseverance and incremental growth—principles that resonate deeply with our district’s mission. Just as Chris has applied the 1% better mindset to his athletic and personal success, we too can adopt this approach in our work to meet the achievement goals for ALL students. Every small improvement we make, every intentional effort we put in, brings us closer to creating lasting impact in the lives of our students.
We look forward to hearing their inspiring story and learning from their perspectives next Friday. Let's embrace this opportunity to reflect on how we can each make that 1% improvement every day—for ourselves, our students, and our district as a whole.
“My hope is that people realize that 1% Better is a lifestyle, one where we can all be successful because we measure success based on progress and not results. When it becomes a habit and part of your lifestyle, then anything is possible. Our hope is that it leads readers to believe they can achieve their goals and dreams.”
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