Greetings,

Welcome to the 2023-2024 academic school year! I hope the summer was relaxing and spent amongst family and friends. I am honored to continue serving as Superintendent of the Aberdeen School District. Our schools are committed to educational excellence and deeply enriched by a supportive school community of students, parents, faculty, and staff. Together, we will continue to assist all students in reaching their highest academic and emotional aptitude in preparation for success in an evolving global society.

The Aberdeen School District Student Handbook guides our district's practices, guidelines, and procedures. It is assessed annually by a committee of administrators to provide the highest quality educational experience for our students. We have set high standards for our district, many of which are included in this Handbook. Please take the time to familiarize yourself and your child(ren) with the Handbook. Each document shows our school district's commitments and priorities to our students. Student familiarity and compliance with expectations help ensure a healthy school climate conducive to learning. Please also take some time to review district policies and regulations, which are all fully updated and available on our website.

As we look forward to the new school year, we anticipate collaborating with you as we continue to provide robust and comprehensive educational and co-and extracurricular opportunities for all students.

On behalf of the Aberdeen School District, I sincerely thank you for supporting our schools and for the opportunity to work with you as a leader of this extraordinary district. I wish each of you a wonderful and productive school year!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 662-369-4682.

Educationally yours,

Andrea Pastchal-Smith, Ph.D.