As I turned the calendar to August, I was struck by how quickly the summer has flown by. It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating the end of the 2024–25 school year, and now we find ourselves preparing to welcome students back for another year of learning, laughter, and growth. 

However, before I talk about the new school year, I can’t help but smile when I think of the end of last year. One of the moments I always look forward to each spring is Alumni Day. It’s such a joy to reconnect with former students whether they’re just finishing their first year of high school, entering the workforce, or completing college. Their reflections and excitement are powerful reminders of how strong and lasting the HRS community truly is. 

This spring, we also celebrated an exciting milestone with our first school musical, Madagascar. The energy in the auditorium on performance night was contagious! Whether students were on stage or behind the scenes, it was clear how proud they were to be part of something so special. I know it’s a memory they, and many of you, will cherish for years to come. 

Graduation, as always, was one of the most meaningful moments of the year for me. Listening to our graduates share what Hamlin Robinson has meant to them, how they’ve grown in confidence, rediscovered the joy of learning, and learned to advocate for themselves, was incredibly moving. These stories affirm the powerful impact this community has on students’ lives. 

Now, as we turn to the upcoming school year, I realize that at Hamlin Robinson School, we are united by a shared commitment to meet the unique needs of students with dyslexia and to celebrate their strengths. That mission takes all of us, students, families, teachers, staff, and supporters, working together. I’m so grateful to each of you for being a part of it. 

In this edition of The Scoop, I hope you’ll enjoy seeing some of the joyful moments from the end of the school year as well as a spotlight on the amazing work of our Instructional Support Team (IST). We look forward to welcoming students back to school soon and seeing the impact that the IST and our teachers have on student learning. Most of all, I hope you’ll feel the warmth, purpose, and connection that make our community so special. 

While we know that the start of school may bring a few butterflies, we recognize that the Back to School Conferences help alleviate that fear and help students prepare for that first day. We cannot wait to have students back on campus for another great year.