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HIGH-SCHOOL Tom Adams: The 1956 grad was a pioneer in a lot of ways for the basketball program. He is the only player to ever be a prep all-American, while ending his career as the school’s all-time leading scorer (1,499 points). During his senior season, the consensus all-stater averaged 22 points a game for legendary […]

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Tom Adams: The 1956 grad was a pioneer in a lot of ways for the basketball program. He is the only player to ever be a prep all-American, while ending his career as the school's all-time leading scorer (1,499 points). During his senior season, the consensus all-stater averaged 22 points a game for legendary coach Dick Van Scyoc. Adams, who ended up play at Illinois, had his No. 80 jersey become the first-ever retired by Washington on Nov. 12, 1956.

Tom Adams: The 1956 grad was a pioneer in a lot of ways for the basketball program. He is the only player to ever be a prep all-American, while ending his career as the school’s all-time leading scorer (1,499 points). During his senior season, the consensus all-stater averaged 22 points a game for legendary coach Dick Van Scyoc. Adams, who ended up play at Illinois, had his No. 80 jersey become the first-ever retired by Washington on Nov. 12, 1956.

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Sarah Adams: The 1996 grad is a two-time high school all-American swimmer for the Panthers. She was an eight-time state qualifier as well as earning eight medals over the course of her four-year varsity career. Her highest finish came during her junior season where she was the state runner-up in the 100-yard freestyle. She also had two thirds — one in the 200-yard IM and in the 200-yard freestyle. Adams swam in college for Arizona State.

Sarah Adams: The 1996 grad is a two-time high school all-American swimmer for the Panthers. She was an eight-time state qualifier as well as earning eight medals over the course of her four-year varsity career. Her highest finish came during her junior season where she was the state runner-up in the 100-yard freestyle. She also had two thirds — one in the 200-yard IM and in the 200-yard freestyle. Adams swam in college for Arizona State.

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Mark Dennis: The 1984 grad excelled at every level of football. He was a member of the 1983 Class 4A state runner-up team, earning all-Mid-Illini Conference first-team, consensus all-state and adidas All-American honors. He went on to play at Illinois where he was a three-year starter on the offensive line, then drafted in eighth round by the Dolphins. He went on to play 10 NFL seasons, making appearances in both the AFC and NFC championship games.

Mark Dennis: The 1984 grad excelled at every level of football. He was a member of the 1983 Class 4A state runner-up team, earning all-Mid-Illini Conference first-team, consensus all-state and adidas All-American honors. He went on to play at Illinois where he was a three-year starter on the offensive line, then drafted in eighth round by the Dolphins. He went on to play 10 NFL seasons, making appearances in both the AFC and NFC championship games.

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Grant Escue: The 2005 grad set a new standard for the Panthers baseball program. He was named a Journal Star all-area member after hitting .495 with 18 doubles and 30 RBIs as a sophomore. Escue, who signed with Stanford out of Washington, left the Panthers program as the program's all-time leader in hits, doubles and RBIs, while setting the single-season record for batting average and doubles. He finished his collegiate career at Bradley.

Grant Escue: The 2005 grad set a new standard for the Panthers baseball program. He was named a Journal Star all-area member after hitting .495 with 18 doubles and 30 RBIs as a sophomore. Escue, who signed with Stanford out of Washington, left the Panthers program as the program’s all-time leader in hits, doubles and RBIs, while setting the single-season record for batting average and doubles. He finished his collegiate career at Bradley.

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Todd Foster: The 1991 grad is arguably the most decorated two-sport athlete in Washington history. Both his football (No. 12) and basketball (No. 44) jerseys are retired. This came after he left as football team's career leading rushing and basketball team's all-time leading scorer. He was three-time all-Mid-Illini Conference in both basketball and football. Foster went on to be a four-year letterwinner at Purdue with four NCAA tournament appearances, and also was an assistant there.

Todd Foster: The 1991 grad is arguably the most decorated two-sport athlete in Washington history. Both his football (No. 12) and basketball (No. 44) jerseys are retired. This came after he left as football team’s career leading rushing and basketball team’s all-time leading scorer. He was three-time all-Mid-Illini Conference in both basketball and football. Foster went on to be a four-year letterwinner at Purdue with four NCAA tournament appearances, and also was an assistant there.

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Kenny Hopp: The 1984 grad was a big part of the first Washington football team ever to play for a state title. Hopp was the team captain of the 1983 Class 4A state runner-up finishers, while being named a two-time all-Mid-Illini Conference first-team player. In his time as a Panther, he set six new school records in rushing and scoring. Hopp then played at Indiana State where he was a four-year letterman and honorable mention all-American as a senior.

Kenny Hopp: The 1984 grad was a big part of the first Washington football team ever to play for a state title. Hopp was the team captain of the 1983 Class 4A state runner-up finishers, while being named a two-time all-Mid-Illini Conference first-team player. In his time as a Panther, he set six new school records in rushing and scoring. Hopp then played at Indiana State where he was a four-year letterman and honorable mention all-American as a senior.

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Maggie Krick: The 2006 grad is one of the most prolific basketball players in school history. She was named the 2006 Journal Star large-school player of the year after becoming the program's all-time leading scorer (2,091 points). Krick was also a consensus all-stater as a senior. Krick is the only girls basketball player to have her jersey (No. 32) retired. She went on to play for Illinois State before coaching at Washington for five years and winning 75 games.

Maggie Krick: The 2006 grad is one of the most prolific basketball players in school history. She was named the 2006 Journal Star large-school player of the year after becoming the program’s all-time leading scorer (2,091 points). Krick was also a consensus all-stater as a senior. Krick is the only girls basketball player to have her jersey (No. 32) retired. She went on to play for Illinois State before coaching at Washington for five years and winning 75 games.

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Doug Lee: The 1982 grad is widely considered the greatest Washington basketball player. He had his No. 22 jersey retired following a career that included him averaging 27.0 points a game to go with all-state honors. He went on to star at Purdue before becoming the first Panther to be drafted in the NBA. Lee is a member of the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fall and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association hall of fame.

Doug Lee: The 1982 grad is widely considered the greatest Washington basketball player. He had his No. 22 jersey retired following a career that included him averaging 27.0 points a game to go with all-state honors. He went on to star at Purdue before becoming the first Panther to be drafted in the NBA. Lee is a member of the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fall and the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association hall of fame.

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Stu Levenick: The 1971 grad made the most of his time on the Panther football field. The GPSHOF inductee was a three-year letterwinner, playing offensive line and defensive end. He then walked-on at Illinois where a slow start to his career end up being very fruitful. Levenick was named all-Big Ten Conference twice, then an honorable mention all-American as a senior. He was drafted in ninth round of 1976 NFL draft, but a knee injury ended his career.

Stu Levenick: The 1971 grad made the most of his time on the Panther football field. The GPSHOF inductee was a three-year letterwinner, playing offensive line and defensive end. He then walked-on at Illinois where a slow start to his career end up being very fruitful. Levenick was named all-Big Ten Conference twice, then an honorable mention all-American as a senior. He was drafted in ninth round of 1976 NFL draft, but a knee injury ended his career.

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Jim Maddock: The 1978 grad was a do-it-all three-sport athlete for the Panthers. He lettered 10 times in football, basketball and baseball. He became the first Washington athlete to be earned as an all-stater in both baseball and football in the same year. Maddock went on to play baseball at Missouri where he threw a complete-game no-hitter against Nebraska in 1981. He was then drafted by the Atlanta Braves and played minor league baseball for two years. He also played 12 seasons in the Peoria Sunday Morning League.

Jim Maddock: The 1978 grad was a do-it-all three-sport athlete for the Panthers. He lettered 10 times in football, basketball and baseball. He became the first Washington athlete to be earned as an all-stater in both baseball and football in the same year. Maddock went on to play baseball at Missouri where he threw a complete-game no-hitter against Nebraska in 1981. He was then drafted by the Atlanta Braves and played minor league baseball for two years. He also played 12 seasons in the Peoria Sunday Morning League.

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Randy Meneweather: The 2016 grad was a wrecking ball on the football field and a force on the wrestling mat. He left Panthers football team as the program's career rushing leader, amassing 2,835 yards from 2013-15. Menewether, the 2015 GPSHOF Tri-County male athlete of the year, was a two-time Class 2A state champion at 152 and 160 pounds, respectively. He went on to wrestle for Air Force where competed between the 165 and 174 weight classes.

Randy Meneweather: The 2016 grad was a wrecking ball on the football field and a force on the wrestling mat. He left Panthers football team as the program’s career rushing leader, amassing 2,835 yards from 2013-15. Menewether, the 2015 GPSHOF Tri-County male athlete of the year, was a two-time Class 2A state champion at 152 and 160 pounds, respectively. He went on to wrestle for Air Force where competed between the 165 and 174 weight classes.

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Mason McCoy: The 2013 grad has been a consistent presence on the baseball field. He set the single-season school record for batting (.564) and triples (10) during his junior year. McCoy was named the Journal Star All-Area shortstop as a senior. He was also an all-Mid-Illini basketball first-teamer and an all-M-I soccer second-teamer. After playing at Illinois Central College and Iowa, McCoy has played 29 MLB games for Toronto and San Diego.

Mason McCoy: The 2013 grad has been a consistent presence on the baseball field. He set the single-season school record for batting (.564) and triples (10) during his junior year. McCoy was named the Journal Star All-Area shortstop as a senior. He was also an all-Mid-Illini basketball first-teamer and an all-M-I soccer second-teamer. After playing at Illinois Central College and Iowa, McCoy has played 29 MLB games for Toronto and San Diego.

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Alec Peters: The 2013 grad continues to make a name for himself on the basketball court. Peters, the 2013 Journal Star large-school basketball player of the year, led the Peoria-area in points (22.3) and rebounds (8.9) per game during his senior season. He went on to be the Horizon League Player of the Year at Valparaiso, scoring 2,348 career points. Peters was drafted by the Suns in the 2017 NBA draft and currently plays in the EuroLeague.

Alec Peters: The 2013 grad continues to make a name for himself on the basketball court. Peters, the 2013 Journal Star large-school basketball player of the year, led the Peoria-area in points (22.3) and rebounds (8.9) per game during his senior season. He went on to be the Horizon League Player of the Year at Valparaiso, scoring 2,348 career points. Peters was drafted by the Suns in the 2017 NBA draft and currently plays in the EuroLeague.

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Jace Punke: The 2019 grad helped usher in a new wave of wrestling at Washington. His four-year career included back-to-back-to-back-to-back Class 2A dual-team state championships. Individually, the 2018 GPSHOF Tri-County male athlete of the year won a pair of Class 2A state titles at 285 and 195 pounds, respectively. Punke was named the 2019 Journal Star wrestler of the year and went on to compete at Missouri.

Jace Punke: The 2019 grad helped usher in a new wave of wrestling at Washington. His four-year career included back-to-back-to-back-to-back Class 2A dual-team state championships. Individually, the 2018 GPSHOF Tri-County male athlete of the year won a pair of Class 2A state titles at 285 and 195 pounds, respectively. Punke was named the 2019 Journal Star wrestler of the year and went on to compete at Missouri.

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Dylan Reel: The 2012 grad helped set a higher standard for Washington wrestlers. Reel, who is the only four-time Journal Star wrestler of the year, won three Class 2A state championships — one at 145 pounds and the other two at 160 pounds. He finished with a 182-7 career mark before committing to Minnesota. He then transferred to Clackamas Community College where he was a 2018 NJCAA national champion at 174 pounds.

Dylan Reel: The 2012 grad helped set a higher standard for Washington wrestlers. Reel, who is the only four-time Journal Star wrestler of the year, won three Class 2A state championships — one at 145 pounds and the other two at 160 pounds. He finished with a 182-7 career mark before committing to Minnesota. He then transferred to Clackamas Community College where he was a 2018 NJCAA national champion at 174 pounds.

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Mel Romani: The 1958 grad was a masterful three-sport athlete during his Washington playing days. At the time of his induction into the Washington hall of fame in 2021, he was the only Washington athlete to earn 12 varsity letters. Romani followed that stellar prep career by attending Illinois where played both basketball and football. During his senior season, he was the starting quarterback, playing nine games and throwing for 174 yards in 1961.

Mel Romani: The 1958 grad was a masterful three-sport athlete during his Washington playing days. At the time of his induction into the Washington hall of fame in 2021, he was the only Washington athlete to earn 12 varsity letters. Romani followed that stellar prep career by attending Illinois where played both basketball and football. During his senior season, he was the starting quarterback, playing nine games and throwing for 174 yards in 1961.

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Matt Roth: The 2008 grad helped rewrite the 3-point shooting record book while at Washington. Roth, who was named the 2008 Journal Star large-school player of the year, averaged 21.4 points and made 4.3 3-pointers per game during a 2008 Class 3A state fourth-place finish. His 464 3-pointers remains as Illinois' all-time leader. He went on to play for Indiana where Roth led the Big Ten in 3-point shooting at 54.5 percent to reach the Sweet 16.

Matt Roth: The 2008 grad helped rewrite the 3-point shooting record book while at Washington. Roth, who was named the 2008 Journal Star large-school player of the year, averaged 21.4 points and made 4.3 3-pointers per game during a 2008 Class 3A state fourth-place finish. His 464 3-pointers remains as Illinois’ all-time leader. He went on to play for Indiana where Roth led the Big Ten in 3-point shooting at 54.5 percent to reach the Sweet 16.

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Colton Underwood: The 2010 grad turned his gridiron game into fame. Underwood, the 2009 Journal Star large-school player of the year, posted a school-record 34 sacks in his career, while running for 908 yards and 13 TDs as a senior. He had a highly decorated career at Illinois State before making several NFL training camp rosters. Recently, Underwood has become a reality star highlighted by an appearance as the lead of "The Bachelor" in 2019.

Colton Underwood: The 2010 grad turned his gridiron game into fame. Underwood, the 2009 Journal Star large-school player of the year, posted a school-record 34 sacks in his career, while running for 908 yards and 13 TDs as a senior. He had a highly decorated career at Illinois State before making several NFL training camp rosters. Recently, Underwood has become a reality star highlighted by an appearance as the lead of “The Bachelor” in 2019.

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Christian Uphoff: The 2016 grad put together one of the most dynamic football careers in Washington football history. Uphoff recorded 1,293 all-purpose yards during his senior campaign, scoring on a punt and kickoff return, two interception returns, a fumble return, five rushing TDs and one receiving TD. He then went to star for Illinois State and signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2021.

Christian Uphoff: The 2016 grad put together one of the most dynamic football careers in Washington football history. Uphoff recorded 1,293 all-purpose yards during his senior campaign, scoring on a punt and kickoff return, two interception returns, a fumble return, five rushing TDs and one receiving TD. He then went to star for Illinois State and signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2021.

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Jacob Warner: The 2017 grad is one of Washington greatest wrestlers. Warner, the two-time Journal Star wrestler of the year, won three consecutive Class 2A state titles at 170, 182 and 195 pounds to end his career. The 2017 GPSHOF Tri-County male athlete of the year finished his senior season at 45-0, ranked No. 1 nationally and won 182 career matches. He then wrestled at Iowa where he was a five-time all-American and the 2022 NCAA national runner-up.

Jacob Warner: The 2017 grad is one of Washington greatest wrestlers. Warner, the two-time Journal Star wrestler of the year, won three consecutive Class 2A state titles at 170, 182 and 195 pounds to end his career. The 2017 GPSHOF Tri-County male athlete of the year finished his senior season at 45-0, ranked No. 1 nationally and won 182 career matches. He then wrestled at Iowa where he was a five-time all-American and the 2022 NCAA national runner-up.

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Matt Webster: The 1995 grad was the first-ever wrestling state champion for the Panthers. After a Class AA state runner-up finish as a junior, Webster took the next step, winning the 1995 Class AA 140-pound state title. He was inducted into the Washington hall of fame in 2021. That success helped propel him to a collegiate wrestling career at Missouri. There was a named team captain as a senior and finished as four-year letterman.

Matt Webster: The 1995 grad was the first-ever wrestling state champion for the Panthers. After a Class AA state runner-up finish as a junior, Webster took the next step, winning the 1995 Class AA 140-pound state title. He was inducted into the Washington hall of fame in 2021. That success helped propel him to a collegiate wrestling career at Missouri. There was a named team captain as a senior and finished as four-year letterman.

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Kannon Webster: The 2023 grad just missed out on becoming winningest Washington wrestler in program history. Webster was a three-time Class 2A state champion, losing his sophomore season to the pandemic. The three-time Journal Star wrestler of the year and 2023 GPSHOF Tri-County male athlete of the year went 162-2 during his career. He's currently at Illinois where he wrestled in the 2025 NCAA tournament.

Kannon Webster: The 2023 grad just missed out on becoming winningest Washington wrestler in program history. Webster was a three-time Class 2A state champion, losing his sophomore season to the pandemic. The three-time Journal Star wrestler of the year and 2023 GPSHOF Tri-County male athlete of the year went 162-2 during his career. He’s currently at Illinois where he wrestled in the 2025 NCAA tournament.

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Andrew Werner: The 2005 grad set an example for all current and future Washington baseball players. Werner has the distinction of becoming the first-ever Panther to play in Major League Baseball. He appeared in eight games for the San Diego Padres during the 2012 season. This was sandwiched in a pro career that saw him play three independent and four minor league seasons. He was the Bradley baseball pitching coach during the 2025 season.

Andrew Werner: The 2005 grad set an example for all current and future Washington baseball players. Werner has the distinction of becoming the first-ever Panther to play in Major League Baseball. He appeared in eight games for the San Diego Padres during the 2012 season. This was sandwiched in a pro career that saw him play three independent and four minor league seasons. He was the Bradley baseball pitching coach during the 2025 season.

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State superintendent highlights big changes happening in Georgia schools

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – As more than 1.7 million students and 125,000 teachers return to classrooms across Georgia, education leaders say this school year will be about more than just test scores. State School Superintendent Richard Woods said the Georgia Department of Education is emphasizing literacy, teacher support, mental health and equity across […]

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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – As more than 1.7 million students and 125,000 teachers return to classrooms across Georgia, education leaders say this school year will be about more than just test scores.

State School Superintendent Richard Woods said the Georgia Department of Education is emphasizing literacy, teacher support, mental health and equity across districts.

“I’m excited about being able to make a difference in a student’s life,” Woods said.

Investing in literacy

This year, the department is investing over $14 million in literacy efforts. That includes expanding access to reading coaches and training teachers in a curriculum model called the “Science of Reading,” which focuses on decoding and phonics to improve comprehension.

Woods said 60 coaches were sent to underperforming schools last year and helped boost reading performance by 15 points.

“I think that if a kid can read, then every door opens up,” he said.

Teacher retention, recruitment

Georgia’s investment in teacher pay raises in recent years has led to a teacher retention rate that now exceeds the national average. Still, recruitment remains a challenge in some areas.

The state is partnering with colleges and universities to offer incentives for hard-to-fill teaching positions.

“Georgia is known as the Peach State. Well, we want to be known as the ‘Teach State’ as well,” Woods said.

Mental health and student support

The state has increased funding for school counselors and mental health resources, with a new focus on reaching rural students.

Through partnerships with outside agencies, telehealth services are being introduced to provide access to care in underserved communities.

“You’ve got to feel safe before you’re worried about ABCs and 123s,” Woods said. “It’s a comprehensive plan to make sure everyone is on the same page.”

Addressing equity

For the first time, Georgia’s education funding formula includes additional support for districts with high numbers of low-income students. Woods said the change is intended to bridge long-standing equity gaps.

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Cincinnati Enquirer high school sports 2025 fall preseason coverage

It’s go time for Greater Cincinnati high school sports athletes primed to compete in the fall 2025 season. Most sports teams begin practicing Aug. 1, though Ohio golf season already started and some Kentucky teams have been practicing. The Cincinnati Enquirer high school sport staff, however, never really let up the gas after the 2024-2025 […]

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It’s go time for Greater Cincinnati high school sports athletes primed to compete in the fall 2025 season.

Most sports teams begin practicing Aug. 1, though Ohio golf season already started and some Kentucky teams have been practicing.

The Cincinnati Enquirer high school sport staff, however, never really let up the gas after the 2024-2025 school season ended, providing fall preview content throughout July.

Writers James Weber, Brendan Connelly, Alex Harrison and Jack Schmelzinger, with an assist from Xavier University beat writer Shelby Dermer, have been churning out by-position lists for football, soccer and volleyball as well as some features and league/sport previews in between vacations and, in Shelby’s case, a wedding.

Our roster of preseason content planned for August is strong from start to finish. Our athlete of the week voting is expected to begin Aug. 25, after the first Friday/Saturday Night football weekend.

Here are links to all of our stories so far. The Enquirer will update this file throughout August as content is published.

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Clark highlights Georgia's investments in education, safety ahead of new school year

GWINNETT COUNTY — As Gwinnett County students head back to class this week, State Rep. David Clark, R-Buford, who represents District 100, highlighted Georgia’s continued investment in education, teacher pay, student safety and literacy initiatives. While students may lament the end of summer break, Clark said the start of the school year offers families a […]

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GWINNETT COUNTY — As Gwinnett County students head back to class this week, State Rep. David Clark, R-Buford, who represents District 100, highlighted Georgia’s continued investment in education, teacher pay, student safety and literacy initiatives.

While students may lament the end of summer break, Clark said the start of the school year offers families a welcome return to routine and renewed opportunities for academic success.

“For many parents, the start of school brings a welcome return to routine and the reassurance that their children are stepping into classrooms filled with opportunity,” Clark said.

Among this year’s legislative accomplishments, Clark pointed to the state’s full funding of public education and an increase in teacher salaries. “Our teachers are now the highest paid in the Southeast,” he said. Salaries for Georgia’s pre-kindergarten teachers are also being raised to help attract and retain top educators as the state expands early learning access.

Clark said early literacy remains a top priority. “It’s critical that students learn to read by third grade so they can transition from learning to read to reading to learn,” he said.

To support this, the state has added literacy specialists in schools, implemented the Science of Reading in instructional practices and expanded early screenings for processing disorders such as dyslexia.

Clark also noted a new statewide law that will ban cellphone use in classrooms through eighth grade, starting in the 2026-27 school year. The measure, he said, is designed to minimize distractions and has been widely supported by parents and educators. Schools are already preparing for the transition.

The state is also continuing its focus on student safety through ongoing school security grants and new mental health initiatives. Every public school will receive funding to implement or upgrade security features, and the state will continue to support school resource officers.

To address root causes of school violence, lawmakers have expanded access to mental health services and approved measures to ensure that critical behavioral health information follows students when they transfer between schools or districts. Clark said the goal is to ensure students receive consistent care while protecting the broader school community.

“As your state representative, I’m committed to ensuring our children have every advantage and opportunity in a safe learning environment,” Clark said. “If you have any questions or ideas, I’d welcome your call.”

Clark closed with best wishes to all families for a successful 2025-26 school year.

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