Good afternoon, Gator families!

As we head into the final week of the 2025–2026 school year, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your partnership, support, and trust throughout this school year. It has been an incredible year at Rudolph Gordon School filled with academic growth, memorable experiences, celebrations, performances, athletics, leadership opportunities, and countless moments that have made us proud to be Gators.

Most importantly, thank you for sharing your children with us each day. It is truly a privilege to serve this community and to watch our students learn, grow, and thrive.

This week will be filled with celebrations and end-of-year events as we wrap up another wonderful school year together.

Our 8th grade students will complete their remaining final exams on Monday, May 18:
• English I Exam
• Orchestra Exam
• Engineering Essentials Exam

We are also excited to celebrate our students through Gator Games and Awards Ceremonies throughout the week:

Gator Games:
• Monday, May 18 – 6th Grade
• Tuesday, May 19 – 8th Grade

Elementary Awards Ceremonies:
• Tuesday, May 19 – 1st Grade (8:15am & 9:30am in classrooms)
• Wednesday, May 20 – Kindergarten (8:15am)
• Wednesday, May 20 – 2nd Grade (9:30am)
• Wednesday, May 20 – 3rd Grade (10:30am)
• Thursday, May 21 – 4th Grade (8:15am)
• Thursday, May 21 – 5th Grade (9:30am)

Middle School Awards Ceremonies:
• Tuesday, May 19 – 8th Grade Awards (6:00pm)
• Friday, May 22 – 6th Grade Awards (8:15am)
• Friday, May 22 – 7th Grade Awards (9:30am)

Please note that Wednesday, May 20 through Friday, May 22 are half days for students:
• K5–5th Grade Dismissal – 11:45am
• 6th–8th Grade Dismissal – 12:00pm

Friday, May 22 will officially mark the last day of school for students.

As we close out the school year, I hope each of our families takes time this summer to rest, recharge, and enjoy meaningful time together. Whether your summer includes vacations, camps, pool days, athletic events, reading books at home, or simply slowing down from the busy pace of the school year, I hope it is filled with joy and special memories.

Thank you again for an outstanding school year. Rudolph Gordon School is such a special place because of our students, staff, and supportive families. We are grateful for each of you and look forward to welcoming our gators back in August for another amazing year ahead.

Have a wonderful summer, Gators!

Your Principal, 

Meredith Welch