Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia
Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia
By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized:
Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week
WHEREAS, school principals work cooperatively to direct, develop, and inspire all members of the school staff and student body, and to communicate effectively with parents to engage them in the learning process; and
WHEREAS, school principals serve as educational leaders, managing the policies, regulations, and procedures necessary to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for all students in Virginia’s public and private schools; and
WHEREAS, school principals serve as instructional leaders, equipping teachers with training and resources and delivering personalized and innovative student programs to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed; and,
WHEREAS, school principals are entrusted with the opportunity and responsibility of guiding, directing, nurturing, mentoring, and imparting knowledge to our children while they are at school; and
WHEREAS, school principals work collaboratively with teachers, staff, students, parents, and the community at-large to proactively prepare students to be productive members of our economy, informed citizens in our democracy, and engaged neighbors in our communities; and
WHEREAS, Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week is an opportunity to recognize the hard work of Virginia school principals and to recognize the importance of school leaders in ensuring that every child has access to a quality education that prepares them for life;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize January 12-18, 2025, as VIRGINIA SCHOOL PRINCIPALS APPRECIATION WEEK in our COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.