Roadrunner News
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The Roadrunner family is excited to announce the appointment of Assistant Principal Julie Doyle in the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. She brings a deep-rooted commitment to creating a safe, loving environment where every student feels they belong and has the support system needed to reach their highest potential.
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Hello! I am Donna Pusch, and I am a Kindergarten teacher at Ashland Ranch Elementary. I have been teaching for 29 years, and my passion for this grade level only grows each year. My favorite thing about Kindergarten is the pure excitement students have for learning and the incredible amount of growth they show in just one year. I love creating fun, hands-on ways to teach new topics and making every lesson an experience!
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Learn about 2026-2027 Ashland Ranch Kindergarten Classrooms!
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"The connections I have made with my students this year have been truly humbling, awesome, and always filled with gratitude."
A school year is a journey of learning and growth for both students and the educators who lead them. In this final installment of Keeping Up With the Classroom, we check back in with our teachers to celebrate the professional milestones and personal growth that defined their first year in the GPS family.
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Visit our 2026 Graduation page for ceremony dates and key graduation information.
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Building Blocks students at Ashland Ranch Elementary recently completed a unit that brought classroom concepts to life through physical activity and cooperative play.