As we are well under way with the new school year, I want to take the opportunity to thank our school administrators, educators, staff and parents for all their hard work and dedication throughout each year to provide the best educational and extracurricular opportunities possible for our students.
The schools that serve Johns Creek are not only consistently known as some of the best in the state, they’re also routinely recognized for excellence on a national level. I’m well aware that this is no small feat.
One of the top reasons families and businesses choose to relocate to Johns Creek are the schools, and as we prepare to celebrate the 10th anniversary as an incorporated city, I’m more encouraged than ever about the future based in large part from what I hear and see from the young people in our community.
As a parent, I take great comfort in knowing that my children attend one of the best public school systems in the nation. The schools are notable for their amazing run of achievements over the years. They’ve been named: Schools of Excellence, Blue Ribbon schools, Governor’s Cup schools and AP Honor schools. They’ve been listed among U.S. News and World Report’s “Top 100 High Schools,” Newsweek’s “Top 500 High Schools,” Washington Post’s “Best High Schools” and Siemen’s Award for Advanced Placement. They’ve been state champions in almost every sport, including football, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, cheerleading, tennis, golf as well as debate and chess. They’ve produced hundreds of Governor’s Honors finalists, National Merit Scholars and won top honors in state and national contests for languages, visual arts, music, even stock market competitions. They truly embody the City’s motto, “Be the Exception.”
The educators are dedicated, experienced and motivated. They’ve received district, state and national recognition. And our parents are engaged. Parent-Teacher-Student Association participation is exceptionally high. Our parents have high expectations of their kids, their schools, their City and themselves. They attend meetings, games, concerts and plays. They support extracurricular activities, volunteer and encourage responsible behavior. Our students are also important contributors to our City. The City Council regularly recognizes our Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Star Award recipients for their projects that benefit the community. Our young people routinely volunteer at food banks, shelters and perform other valuable public services. They give up their time, they raise money, they sweat, and in turn, they learn lifelong lessons about the virtue of being a part of something bigger than oneself. As I’ve said many times, our young people may not be 100% of our population, but they are surely 100% of our future. We should all be proud to support our youth at every level of their development.
So enjoy the school year, and also, keep safety at the forefront. Many students will be driving for the first time, so please remain patient, alert and continue to look out for one another.
to your business!