As we approach the end of another remarkable calendar year, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the journey we have shared this year as your Principal at Monroe-Woodbury Middle School. It is a true honor to serve this incredible community, and I am deeply grateful for your unwavering support, commitment, and partnership.

I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who helps make Monroe-Woodbury Middle School such an extraordinary place to learn and grow. Our collective efforts to raise and educate our children are grounded in passion, dedication, and a shared desire to make decisions that create a positive and lasting impact. I am especially grateful to our parents and guardians, who play such a vital role in all we strive to accomplish. Thank you for embracing what is, without question, one of the most rewarding and joyous responsibilities of all, and thank you for entrusting us with your most precious gift. Our students remain at the heart of everything we do, and I am truly thankful for each and every one of them.

The holiday season invites us to celebrate, reflect, and come together. Across cultures and traditions around the world, this time of year encourages us to pause, connect with loved ones, and find joy in the moments that matter most. Here at Monroe-Woodbury Middle School, I am proud of how our community lives these values each day; demonstrating kindness, compassion, understanding, and respect for the diverse backgrounds and traditions that enrich our school.

I wish you a safe, restful, and joyous holiday season. We look forward to welcoming you back in the New Year!

Warm regards,

Rafael Vasquez, Jr.

Principal

Monroe-Woodbury Middle School

PROTOCOLS FOR VISITORS TO SCHOOLS

Schools are a place of work and learning, and certain limits must be set for any visitation. Any visitations require principal or his/her designee approval.

The building principal or his/her designee is responsible for all persons in the building and on the grounds. For these reasons, the following rules apply to visitors to the schools:

Anyone who is not a regular staff member or student of the school will be considered a visitor. This includes any contractor or government official conducting professional or official business. 

The Monroe-Woodbury School District uses a visitor management practice known as The Credential Exchange Program. The practice requires all visitors to enter the school at the main entrance where they will press the intercom button. Using the visitor intercom system, a Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will engage each visitor from inside the school and ask the individual to state their purpose for visiting. When a legitimate purpose has been stated, the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will electronically grant access to the visitor and they will enter the inside of the school or vestibule. Upon approaching the Security Desk or vestibule, all visitors will follow the Credential Exchange Program.

The Credential Exchange Program requires all visitors to produce a valid Government Photograph ID, which will be vetted by the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter through the VISITOR DATABASE. Once authorization is permitted, the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will take the printed-out visitor’s tag and insert it into the ID holder attached to a break away Orange Visitor Lanyard. The visitor will hang the Orange Lanyard around their neck and the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will maintain the visitor’s ID in the security booth or vestibule’s lock box. All visitors to the school must report to the main office upon entering the school.

Student visitors are not permitted during the school day or to functions not open to the public without advance approval from the principal.

Any unauthorized person on school property will be reported to the principal or his or her designee. Unauthorized persons will be asked to leave. The police may be called if the situation warrants. All visitors are expected to abide by the rules for public conduct on school property contained in our Code of Conduct.

Refer to individual school handbooks for additional information and requirements.