Elevate Our Vision and Voice

 by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

It was an honor to attend the 19th Annual GRIC Teacher In-Service at the Sheraton Grand in Phoenix with our Sacaton staff members. The Keynote Speakers and Honored Guest included Naomi Miguel, the Executive Director for the White House Initiative on Advancing Education Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities and Mitch Factor, motivational speaker, educator and comedian.  In addition, Governor Stephen Lewis and Lt. Governor Monica Antone addressed the audience in regards to the importance education plays in the lives of the children we serve. 

The Sheraton was certainly an awesome venue for the message and call to action for educators, administrators and support staff alike to raise expectations by asking more of ourselves, looking further, and daring to see beyond today in order to meet the challenges our students face tomorrow. 

I have been to a lot of professional development venues in my time and I am not hesitant to say that I was impressed by the message and venue of this in-service. 

L-R: Superintendent Bob Lewandowski,
Governor Steven Lewis, 
Elementary Principal Stephanie Celis,
and Middle School Principal Don Schopp.

Special thanks goes to the Tribal Education Department and Isaac Salcido, Director of Tribal Education for the work and accomplishments that made this wonderful opportunity a reality.

L-R: Superintendent Bob Lewandowski, 
Elementary Principal Stephanie Celis, 
Middle School Principal Don Schopp,
Director Isaac Salcido

Below are a few of the shared pictures from our TEAM before things got underway. Way to represent Sacaton!

Middle School Assistant Principal Jess Flores
with a picture of one half of the room.

Some of the elementary teachers and administrators gathering

around the table for a quick picture (look at these smiles).

Staff members selecting their breakout sessions. 

REMEMBER

People don't care what you know until they know that you care!

BE BRAVE!

MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Welcome Back Parents and Students

 by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

It is my pleasure as superintendent to welcome all of the students and parents to Sacaton Elementary School District #18. We are looking forward to seeing you back at Sacaton Elementary School this coming year. I look forward to meeting each of you for the first time. The first day back to school is Monday, July 31, 2023. Buses will run at their regular scheduled times. School will begin at the following times:

Grades Pre K- 4: Elementary: 8:00 AM - 3:10 PM

Grades 5-8: Middle School: 7:55 AM - 3:17 PM

In addition, we would like to invite you and your child to meet their teachers and administrators for this coming school year on Friday, July 28, 2023 starting at 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM at their school. With that being said there are a few things I want everyone to know about our school: 

Our school’s mission is to engage students to take ownership of their learning, embrace their culture and contribute to the world around them. Our school prides itself on providing the needed safety, support and belonging required for student success. At Sacaton School District #18 students and families are greeted with respect and value as they are welcomed on campus with a feeling of “I am very glad to see you!” Sacaton Elementary School District #18 is a place of welcome and family for everyone. Every student here attends a safe environment. In this school every student’s dignity is protected. Every student receives support: we pick each other up when we are down and applaud individual and group success. This school provides our families and students with a place of belonging. This is our school and our students’ home away from home.

We are a TEAM at Sacaton Elementary School District #18. Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM). We understand that by working together, our children's opportunities for success exponentially multiply. We are committed to our mission and in doing so understand that “People don’t care what you know until they know that you care.”

See you on Friday, July 28 at 4:00 PM in your children's respective schools.

HOME OF THE BRAVES!

Superintendent Opening Message

 by Robert "Bob" Lewandowski

I am so honored to be the new superintendent at Sacaton Elementary School District #18. I want to take this opportunity to tell you a little about myself and my leadership vision here at Sacaton. I come to the District with 34 years of experience in education. This year marks my 20th year as a Superintendent. Prior to coming to Sacaton, I have served as superintendent in Montana and Wyoming. I received my bachelor’s and master’s degree from Chadron State College in Chadron Nebraska in Secondary Education and Administration. I completed all course work for an educational doctoral degree in educational leadership from the University of Wyoming. I currently hold licensure as a superintendent in Wyoming, Montana and Arizona.

I was born and raised in Nebraska and my high school sweetheart and wife, Debra, is also a teacher. We have three daughters (Ashton, Stephanie and Trinity), a son-in-law (Andrew) and a grandson (Atlee). In my spare time, I enjoy family, hunting, fishing, photography and spending time with my grandson.

As a superintendent, I have successfully written a number of competitive grants totaling in the millions. I have been awarded a number of leadership acknowledgements through the years. I was recently named the South Eastern Montana Superintendent of the year. 

As and educational leader, I am loyal to empowering students with an equal and equitable education. I firmly believe that “People don’t care what you know until they know that you care.” I am committed to providing the needed safety support and belonging required of staff and students for their success and am looking forward to serving the students and community of Sacaton.

Like other schools that I have served, Sacaton school prides itself on providing the needed safety, support and belonging for student success. Students and families are greeted with respect and value as they are welcomed on campus with a feeling of "I am very glad to see you!" Sacaton Elementary School District #18 is a place of welcome and family for everyone. Every student here attends a safe environment. In this school every student's dignity is protected. Every student receives support: we pick each other up when we are down and applaud individual and group success. The school provides our families and students with a place of belonging. This is our school and our students' home away from home.

Sacaton School District #18 is the home of the Braves. We celebrate in and out of the classroom. We are a TEAM at Sacaton Elementary School District #18. Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM). We understand that by working together, our children's opportunities for success exponentially multiply. We are committed to our mission.

HOME OF THE BRAVES! 

BE BRAVE!

Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters.

Being brave means knowing that when you fail, you don’t fail forever.

Bravery has no place where it can avail nothing.

Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid.

Bravery is believing in yourself.

Bravery is not a quality of the body. It is of the soul.

Bravery is the capacity to perform even when scared half to death.

Bravery is kind, considerate and champions that which isn’t.

Bravery is the light that shines in the darkness. 

Be brave enough to follow your heart.

Be Brave!

Join us here at Sacaton Elementary School District #18: We are the home of the Braves!

Superintendent Bob Lewandowski