Teacher Appreciation Week 2025
Dear Middle College Family,
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our classroom soldiers!
This week, we pause to celebrate each of you—not just for what you do, but for who you are to our students, our school, and each other. Your work extends far beyond instruction. You inspire, mentor, encourage, uplift, and challenge students to become the best versions of themselves. And you do it all with humility, heart, and unwavering dedication.
Even though this is a week-long celebration, I hope you feel honored and truly appreciated—not just now, but every day. You are the heart of this school, and the impact you make cannot be overstated.
I want to share just how grateful I am to lead such an extraordinary team. I have been both blessed and fortunate to inherit a staff that praises each other, supports each other, and also pushes each other to grow. That culture of mutual respect and accountability is rare, and it speaks volumes about the strength of this staff and the spirit of this school.
Your consistency, your care, and your commitment do not go unnoticed. You are the reason our students thrive. You are the reason Middle College High School continues to shine. And you are the reason I am proud to come to work every single day.
Please take time this week to reflect on the impact you have. Feel the appreciation that surrounds you. Know that what you do matters deeply—today and always. With gratitude and admiration.
Respectfully,
Joshua Brown
Principal
Middle College High School
Durham Public Schools