Knight Nation,

I am incredibly honored and proud to serve as your Principal. As we begin the 2025-26 school year, I want to take a moment to celebrate not just where we are, but who we are. East Valley High School has been recognized as one of Washington's Schools on the Rise--a distinction that honors schools creating exceptional learning environments through meaningful student engagement, collaborative leadership, and a clear commitment to student success. The achievement is a district result of the hard work, dedication, and shared vision of our students, staff, families, and community partners.

At EVHS, we believe every student's journey should be guided by our shared vision of the student experience:

• I BELONG: Every Knight is seen, heard, and valued.

• I BELIEVE: We cultivate confidence, character, and a strong sense of purpose.

• I LEARN: We challenge students to grow through meaningful, rigorous learning.

• I AM FUTURE-READY: We prepare students with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to thrive in life beyond our campus.

This recognition reflects our continued focus on lifting student voice, designing inclusive systems, and co-creating a school culture where students lead alongside adults. From expanding our College in the High School offerings, to implementing our new Future-Ready Focus period, we are building structures that support every student--whether they need extra support, want to push further, or are still discovering who they want to become.

As we look ahead, our momentum is strong, and our commitment is unwavering. Together, we will continue to rise--step by step--with purpose, pride, and the belief that every student can and will succeed.

Here's to a year of belonging, believing, learning, and becoming future-ready.

Proud Knight Principal,

Mr. Ryan Arnold

Mr. Ryan Arnold

Principal, East Valley High School