Superintendent

The Magnolia School District is committed to educating the “whole child” with a focus on rigorous academics as well as the arts, music, and technology for all of our students. We view our parents as partners in education and we offer many opportunities for them to be involved in the education of their children. We are committed to providing a quality education to all students and ensuring that our staff members have the training and resources they need to be successful.

Superintendent's Message

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year. I want to welcome our students, staff, parents and community partners to the new school year. We continue our vision of an unwavering focus on innovative and engaging learning experiences that prepare students for college, career pathways and life success. We will continue to implement our vision thanks to the collaborative efforts of everyone.

All our schools continue to provide our students with exemplary educational programs that address the needs of the Whole Child, including rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, music and the Arts, nutritious meals, and safe and secure campuses with truly caring staff members.

All nine of our schools have been recognized as America’s Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for advancing whole child health. This prestigious, national award program recognizes schools for implementing evidence-based policies and practices designed to support academic success and lifelong well-being.

Our Expanded Learning Program (ELP) provides free child care to eligible students in TK - 6th grade. The program runs after the school day, during winter, spring and summer breaks. The Expanded Learning child care program is not part of the required school day and does not have the same requirements as the regular school day. The focus is on academic, social-emotional, and physical needs and interests of students. Snacks and dinner are provided through our Supper Program at no cost to our families.

We have many construction and renovation projects in process that can be seen on the Investing in Our Schools link on our website. Within the next few years, our Maintenance Department will move into a new building that will be built at Dr. Jonas Salk School, and our students at Juliette Low School of the Arts will be performing in a new Performing Arts Center.

Our success as a top-rated school district is due to the talent, commitment, cooperation and collaboration of all of us working together as a dedicated team with the goal of enriching the lives of our students.

Henry Ford once said, "If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.

Thank you all for all that you do and have a great school year!

Sincerely,
Frank Donavan, Ed. D.