A MESSAGE FROM
Dr . Matthew Patterson , Assistant Superintendent
Another school year has come and gone and with the start of the 2024-25 school year on the horizon , I want to thank you for all your support , care , and dedication to the West Jefferson Hills School District . Reflecting on the seven years I have served as an Assistant Superintendent , my heart is filled with satisfaction knowing that the school district continues to excel in nearly every aspect inside and outside the school hallways . It is bittersweet to announce that I will transition to the Fox Chapel Area School District this summer . The decision to depart West Jefferson Hills School District was not made lightly but represents an extraordinary opportunity for me personally and professionally .
In the spring of 2018 , my family and I moved into the school district and jumped into this community with all we had . Bethany and I are incredibly thankful for how well others welcomed our three children and how quickly they acclimated and forged friendships with their classmates . In all aspects , our children have excelled here ; we are thankful for that and we will continue to reside in the district .
We have experienced remarkable accomplishments over the last seven years as a school district . The district is currently in a time of great prosperity , rapid student enrollment and financial stability . It is easy to see why the school district has quickly become the fastest-growing district in Western Pennsylvania with more students on the way over the next 10 years .
I have greatly appreciated the work and dedication of the School Board both past and present . These selfless volunteers spend many hours working to ensure the district achieves its goals and keeps at the forefront of every decision - the students . Without their support , and stability , much of what has been accomplished here over the most recent years would not have been possible .
Under the leadership of our superintendent , Dr . Sardon , and our newly appointed assistant superintendent , Dr . Henderson , the district will continue to advance . Knowing that the district is in great hands moving forward is reassuring . I am eternally grateful to Dr . Sardon for her leadership , strength , and friendship . Rare is the leader who leads by example and is the first to jump in and do the work with you , yet this is exactly what she does . Dr . Sardon always has the best interest of the students in mind while balancing the complex challenges faced each day at the district office . It has been an honor to serve alongside her .
I wish you all the best in the years ahead and look forward to watching the school district excel . Thank you to the entire school community for your welcome , acceptance , and dedication to the West Jefferson Hills School District . It has been the honor of a lifetime to be your assistant superintendent .
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Sincerely , Dr . Matthew Patterson Assistant Superintendent
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