Potter Junior High proudly closed the 2025 school year with a distinguished national honor, earning recognition as a Leader in Me 2025 Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll School. This achievement highlights the school’s continued commitment to academic growth, leadership development, and student success.
The Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll recognizes Leader in Me Lighthouse Schools that meet rigorous certification standards while also demonstrating exemplary academic growth or proficiency through state accountability measures. This recognition places Potter Junior High among a select group of schools nationwide that successfully integrate leadership practices with strong academic outcomes.
This honor reflects the intentional and collaborative work taking place across the Potter Junior High campus. Through the Leader in Me framework, students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning, develop leadership skills, and apply positive habits that support success both academically and personally. These practices contribute to a positive, engaging learning environment that prepares students for future success.
Potter Junior High Principal Dr. Gonzalez expressed pride in the recognition and the progress being made at the school.
“We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition as a Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll School,” said Dr. Gonzalez. “This honor reflects the amazing work and continued progress of our students, staff, and families. It showcases the strong culture of leadership and learning that defines Potter Junior High.”
The achievement is a testament to the collective efforts of teachers, staff, students, and families who work together to support high expectations, academic growth, and leadership development.
Closing the 2025 school year with this recognition, Potter Junior High continues to serve as a model of excellence within the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District.
Potter Junior High cerró con orgullo el año escolar 2025 con un reconocimiento a nivel nacional al ser nombrada Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll 2025. Este logro destaca el compromiso continuo de la escuela con el crecimiento académico, el desarrollo del liderazgo y el éxito estudiantil.
El Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll reconoce a las escuelas Lighthouse de Leader in Me que cumplen con rigurosos estándares de certificación y que, además, demuestran un crecimiento académico o nivel de dominio ejemplar según las mediciones estatales de rendimiento. Este reconocimiento coloca a Potter Junior High entre un grupo selecto de escuelas a nivel nacional que integran eficazmente las prácticas de liderazgo con sólidos resultados académicos.
Este reconocimiento refleja el trabajo intencional y colaborativo que se realiza en todo el plantel de Potter Junior High. A través del marco de Leader in Me, los estudiantes desarrollan habilidades de liderazgo, asumen responsabilidad por su aprendizaje y fortalecen hábitos positivos que apoyan su éxito académico y personal.
El director de Potter Junior High, Dr. Gonzalez, expresó su orgullo por este reconocimiento y por el progreso continuo de la escuela.
“Nos sentimos sumamente orgullosos de recibir este reconocimiento como escuela Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll,” expresó el Dr. Gonzalez. “Este honor refleja el increíble trabajo y el progreso constante de nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias, y demuestra la sólida cultura de liderazgo y aprendizaje que existe en Potter Junior High.”
Al cerrar el año escolar 2025 con este reconocimiento, Potter Junior High continúa siendo un modelo de excelencia y un orgullo para la comunidad de FUESD.