The first year is in the books for Cerro Gordo Schools Superintendent Dr. Emily Weidner who put a bow on the 2023-24 school year. 

Dr. Weidner recently highlighted some of the things they've done this past year. She points to a new elementary reading curriculum, but an issue that is being dealt with by districts across the state is attendance and improving attendance numbers.

According to Dr. Weidner, contacting families and making sure they are aware of the importance of kids being in school every day. She explains a child missing just one day a week or a couple of days per month can really set them back over their 12 or so years in the K-12 education system.

This past year, Cerro Gordo schools introduced e-learning. Dr. Weidner credits her staff for adjusting to the uncertainty of when a snow day would strike and heard from teachers about being on the same page for those days.

This summer, Dr. Weidner notes they do not have any big projects but a lot of smaller projects that are going to improve the facilities and the district.