Dear Parents, Community & CCUSD Staff –
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 on their graduation! This is an exciting time as they leave the nest and embark on the next phase of their life’s journey. Their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments have led them to this moment. As they move forward with their enrollment in higher education, enlisting in the military, or starting their employment, we wish them the best of luck and success in all their endeavors. They have accomplished so much already, and we have no doubt that they will continue to achieve great things in the future.
It is our hope that their time at Cactus Shadows and in CCUSD has taught them valuable skills they will carry with them: such as independence, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and a sense of empowerment to make a positive difference in both their lives and in the lives of others.
We congratulate the graduates of 2024 on their hard work and dedication. May they continue to learn, grow, laugh, love, and make a positive impact on their communities and the world.
Here are just a few noteworthy accomplishments of the Class of 2024:
- Congratulations to Joshua Maxwell Toughill and Eric Mullenmeister on being named Co-Valedictorians. They each had a weighted GPA of 4.9.
- There were 760 Advanced Placement courses taken and 108 Dual Enrollment classes taken over the past two years by the Class of 2024.
- There were 78 graduates who were in the International Baccalaureate Program. Fourteen graduates are on track for the full IB diploma, and 64 graduates will earn an IB Certificate for one area of study.
- There were two graduates who were in the Early College Program.
- There were 65 seniors who attended EVIT.
- As of this article, we have 25 student athletes who have signed to continue playing at the collegiate level.
- A total of 44 seniors participated in the Superintendent’s Challenge and these students contributed over 8818.35 hours of community services in our local community over their years at Cactus Shadows. Noah Edgin accumulated 1012 volunteer service hours to lead the class of 2024.
Again, congratulations to the Class of 2024! Always remember the lessons you’ve learned, the friendships you’ve made, and the experiences that have shaped you into the incredible individuals you are today. Your future is bright, we are proud of you, and we can’t wait to witness the extraordinary things you will accomplish – WE ARE FALCONS!
We look forward to seeing you in our schools.
Together,
Bill Dolezal
Superintendent
