Mr. Faus' Blog

Welcome back, Buccaneers!

As we wrap up the first week of the school year, I’m filled with amazement and gratitude. This week, we welcomed over 1,300 students to our campuses, including 190 new Buccaneers. As I walked around the Middle School on Wednesday morning, I overheard a brand-new sixth grader remark that it already “felt like home.” It’s evident to me that this home away from home feeling is a product of the warmth, kindness, and integrity our teachers and staff bring to campus each day and the welcoming nature of our broader student body.

We packed the first few days with many beloved traditions including the Boo Hoo Breakfast (for teary-eyed preschool parents) and the Yahoo Breakfast (for the overjoyed guardians of our 9th graders). We even managed to start some new traditions like the senior bell ringing to commence the senior class’ “last first assembly.”

I’m tremendously proud of our athletic department and the community that supported them as they swept the FHSAA Sunshine Cup Awards, recognizing the school’s athletic excellence and coaching prowess in a variety of sports. 

I look forward to seeing many of you at next week’s Back to School nights for our lower school families and parent meetings for our middle and upper school students. 

With gratitude,
 
Dave Faus