Yesterday morning, we celebrated our talented, hardworking staff at the 2026 All-Staff Convocation!

We invited ALL of our staff to cheer, clap, and stomp in celebration of the goals we have achieved and the goals we will achieve. We reminded ourselves that THE GOAL MATTERS, making sure every D6 student graduates both college AND career ready. The journey to THE GOAL starts the moment our students step through our doors in elementary school and continues until the day our students walk across the graduation stage.

Every single one of our staff members IS an educator, whether they drive a bus, clean facilities, cook meals, teach in the classroom, or greet families at the door. Each staff member plays an integral role in every student’s educational journey. Superintendent Dr. Deirdre Pilch reiterated this point by sharing her own story. 

Dr. Pilch was the first woman in her family to graduate from high school and college, blazing a trail for her nieces to aspire higher education. But, her journey to higher education would not have been possible without educators who believed in her. After being told that she was not “college material”, two teachers and a secretary disagreed. These three individuals believed Dr. Pilch was college material. They took her to colleges, encouraged her to apply, and assisted her with scholarship and financial aid applications. This is why every single staff role matters in education.

We have so much to celebrate in District 6!

• Dr. Deirdre Pilch, 2025 Colorado Superintendent of the Year
• Stephen Paulson, 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year
• Claudia Koesler, Counselor of the Year
• Nicole Petersen, Middle school Principal of the Year
• Amy Bustrum, Elementary Principal Rookie of the Year
• Nicole Cox, Semifinalist for 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year
• Danielle Bock, Silver Plate Award Winner
• Joanna Fedor, 2026 ProStart Teacher of the Year
• Jennifer Daigle, Band Director who marched and performed in the 2026 Rose Parade
• Prairie Heights Middle School named 2026 Colorado School to Watch
• Early College Academy rated 29th best high school in CO.
• Greeley Central High School named first D6 comprehensive high school to reach Performance.
• Northridge High School ROTC program named a Program of Distinction for 12th year.
• Martinez Elementary School receives statewide Center of Excellence Award.
• Greeley West High School re-certified as AVID National Demonstration School.
• Shawsheen Elementary School named AVID Showcase School.
• Brentwood Middle School recognized as a 2025 Colorado Trailblazer Schools to Watch.
• D6 achieves a graduation rate over 90%.
• 75% of juniors and seniors take advanced courses.
• Completed a $475 million dollar Bond issue.

Many thanks to all who made this event possible! We would like to extend a special thank you to:

• Northridge High School JROTC
• Greeley Central High School Band, Cheerleaders, and Choir
• Greeley West High School Band, Cheerleaders, and Poms
• Northridge High School Band and Cheerleaders
• Transportation
• Nutrition Services
• Facilities
• Communications
• Amy Lemon, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Education
• Justin Davis, Special Education Teacher
• 18-21 Transition Services
• Information Technology