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Kim Hollowell Principal

Hello Empresa Families,

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year at Empresa Elementary! We are so excited to have you as part of our amazing learning community. Whether you are returning or new to our school, we look forward to partnering with you to ensure a year filled with learning, connection, and joy. The first day of school is Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

As we begin this new school year, we remain committed to:

  • Creating a school culture where every student feels connected and valued
  • Working together with families to support the whole child
  • Immersing students in music, the arts, and creative experiences
  • Providing rigorous academic instruction that challenges and engages

This year, we are proud to continue growing as a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) school. At Empresa, we believe in explicitly teaching and celebrating the positive behaviors that help students thrive. Our school wide expectations are built around The Empresa ROCKS Way, where students are taught to be Respectful, take Ownership, Care for Learning, show Kindness, and make Safe decisions. These values are reinforced daily in our classrooms, during Friday Flag celebrations, and throughout the campus. Together, we are building a school culture rooted in kindness, responsibility, and high expectations.

Our dedicated staff is ready to welcome your child into a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where they will grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether it's through hands-on learning, artistic expression, or playful exploration, our goal is to help every student feel a sense of belonging and pride in their learning.

We encourage you to stay connected with us throughout the year. Communication is key, and we welcome your thoughts, questions, and ideas. Our PTA and the Empresa Performing Arts Foundation (EPAF) are also vital parts of our school’s success. Their support ensures our students have access to enriching experiences.   We hope you’ll consider joining their efforts this school year!

Please take a moment to review the important dates and next steps included in this letter. We have an exciting year ahead and can’t wait to share it with you.

Let’s make it a year to remember. Empresa ROCKS!

Your Partners in Education,

Kim Hollowell, Principal

Whitney Deweese, Assisstant Principal