A year in review through the eyes of our MUSD mascots

2021 weighed heavily on all of us, and yet, like the Phoenix, we have demonstrated resilience in so many ways:

• Like the Dons, our student nutrition, maintenance, operations, transportation, technical, and clerical teams acted honorably in establishing safe environments and providing food for all;
• Stealthy like the Panther in finding ways to meet technology demands given global supply chain issues;
• Garnering the flexible strength of the Mustangs in meeting ever changing COVID protocols;
• Our MUSD team and students undeniably took on the bravery of the Tiger in reinstating in-person learning;
• The adventuring spirit of the Jaguar yielded partnerships with SJCC, SJSU, and EVCC as well as $550,000 in grants to benefit learner pathways and computer science education;
• Following an Eagle’s commitment to its young, striving to build a sense of WE so our learners can soar;
• Acting as Scholars in examining how to better meet the needs of all students;
• Warriors like the Trojans in re-connecting students to school;
• Fierce as Wolverines in inclusion of different voices throughout our learning experiences;
• Using Spartan ingenuity to design personalized pathways both online and in-person;
• Like the gregarious Bulldog, teachers, principals, Board, parents, and staff created opportunities to strengthen community;
• With the tenacity of the Wildcat, students and employees are establishing a shift towards elevating the importance of well-being in education;
• The curiosity of our Little Ones and hope of our Adult Learners as evidenced in our conversations about what we keep and what we change, and how we bridge school and work for the future; and
• Like the Stars, our vision and Strategic Goals illuminate the work ahead as we strive to meet the demands of not only the 4th industrial revolution, but the metaverse. 

WE are MUSD, a community of learners committed to All. 

Cheryl Jordan
Superintendent

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