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West Ada School District Podcast
The West Ada School District podcast is about informing and empowering families. Co-hosts Katie Rhodenbaugh and Ken Hyde will bring you guests and topics that will allow you to build trust with your kids and the passionate teachers that have a heart for educating them. At our core, we’re about preparing today's students for tomorrow’s challenges. Our first full episode will drop August 9, 2023. Stay tuned!
West Ada School District Podcast
From Graduation Stage to the Next Chapter 🎓
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Over four thousand West Ada graduates crossed the stage last month, ready to begin their next adventure. In this episode of the West Ada Podcast, we spotlight two exceptional graduates who also took the microphone as student speakers at their commencement ceremonies: Madison Kelly of Renaissance High School and James Campbell of Owyhee High School.
Madison and James share what it was like to represent their classmates, the challenges and rewards of delivering a graduation speech, and the teachers who helped shape their journeys. Their stories reflect the resilience, growth, and promise of the Class of 2026—and offer an inspiring look at what comes next.
🎓 Watch Madison's graduation speech: https://youtube.com/live/ckOpq6ZZsgI at 45:15
🎓 Watch James' graduation speech: https://youtube.com/live/SrJcgkUEK80 at 53:00
Join us for a conversation about leadership, gratitude, perseverance, and the educators who make a lasting impact on students' lives.