September 4, 2024, is a day we will never forget. It changed our school, our families, and each of us. Today marked one year since the heartbreaking day we lost Christian, Mason, Cristina, and Richard, and I am deeply moved by the strength, compassion, and unity I saw across our campus as we honored them today.

This morning, students and staff participated in eighteen service projects to show our tremendous appreciation to the community for their unyielding support over the past year. Helping is healing, and we were honored to pay it forward.

This afternoon, staff and community members led students in wellness and gratitude projects, including writing notes to first responders and supporters. We also took time to practice mindfulness, reflect, and demonstrate the kindness and resilience that define Chee Nation. Our guest speaker, Chris Singleton, spoke to us about moving forward in unity and love.

September 4, 2025, was about paying tribute to the precious lives we lost, caring for one another, and claiming our school as our own, and today was a beautiful reminder of what it means to belong to Chee Nation.

-Jessica Rehberg, AHS Principal

BCSS Family,

As we pause today to reflect on all that we have endured over the past year, we are also filled with hope for what lies ahead. We will never forget all that was taken from us on September 4, 2024, yet as we move forward, we remain committed to honoring Richard, Cristina, Mason, and Christian with renewed strength, hope, and resolve. In the face of unimaginable loss, our community has chosen to lift one another up through acts of service, compassion, and support.

Even in the most difficult moments, we have stood together bound by love and resilience. Today, we pay tribute to those we lost and to those whose lives have been forever changed. We do so through the enduring spirit of Prevailing Love, a reminder that even in the most challenging times, kindness, hope, and love will prevail.

We would like to thank our entire community for the remarkable care and compassion you have shown us. We also want to thank our families who partner with us each day to create safe and positive learning spaces for children.

Together, we will continue to walk forward, honoring the past while creating a promising future.

Sincerely,
Dr. Dallas LeDuff, BCSS Superintendent