Walker Elementary Celebrates Year 2 of Ron Clark Academy House System with Exciting New Features

Walker Elementary School is excited to kick off year two of the Ron Clark Academy House System. This unique program assigns students to different 'houses' with distinct identities to build a powerful approach to teamwork and school pride and increase their sense of belonging. This healthy competition focuses on enhancing positive relationships and leadership development. Principal Lara Reed states, "The House System is reshaping our school culture."

This year, thanks to the Heartland Education Foundation, Walker Elementary is taking its House System to the next level by adding an app that tracks house points in real-time. The School Leaderboard shows live on the TVs in the hallways and can be pulled up in the classrooms, as well as on the app on staff phones. Points are given to students, which then show their names, and points are added to their houses on the live leaderboard. The energy and excitement are noticeable in the halls and school this year.

The buzz of the innovative House System approach has gained the support of Crandall ISD's Leadership Cabinet. Each member of the Cabinet has decided to show their support to one house by endorsing this innovative culture-building idea. Superintendent Dr. AJ Murry, Chief of Staff Dr. Holly Keown, Chief of Operations Christy Starrett, Chief of Academics Dr. Charlene Goss, Chief Financial Officer Todd Garrison, and Chief of Police Tim Payovich are all rallying for their respective houses.

Walker Elementary stays committed to its motto, "We, Before Me, It's the Walker Way," by creating a community within its school that represents excellence, collaboration, and respect. This approach not only focuses on academic achievements but also on good citizen and teammate values that inspire each student and team 'house' to excel.

Great job, Walker Elementary students and staff—keep up the hard work!