Chagáshé Báh — For the Children
Dear Parents, Students, Community and Caregivers,
Dear Parents, Students, Community and Caregivers,
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year at Theodore Roosevelt School! It is with great excitement and deep gratitude that I welcome each of you back to a school community that is stronger, more united, and more focused than ever before.
This year, our theme is: íssa’ dała’á adíí — One Rhythm, One Drum. One Sound. One Voice. One Accord.
This is more than a slogan—it’s a movement. At TRS, we are moving together with one heart, one purpose, and one vision: to ensure that every student receives the high-quality, culturally grounded education they deserve. When we walk in one accord—as families, students, educators, and tribal partners—we can accomplish anything.
And we have much to celebrate:
- TRS is now fully Cognia Accredited, demonstrating our commitment to academic excellence, school operations, and student-centered learning. The only Middle School on the Tribe
- We are ISEP Certified by the Bureau of Indian Education for the first time in many years. This means TRS has met all requirements for instructional services, school leadership, and fiscal operations, and all sanctions have been officially removed.
- Our 2025–2026 One Plan was submitted and approved on time, signaling to the BIE and our community that we are serious about continuous improvement.
- Our new block schedule was approved and is now live in NASIS, allowing for more intentional instruction and intervention time.
- We are at full enrollment capacity for both our school and dormitory—a strong testament to your trust and our growing reputation as a school of choice.
- We’ve upgraded our entire technology infrastructure, providing Laptops for every student, new laptops for staff, high-speed fiber internet, and expanded access to instructional tools like NAVVY, IXL, HMH, Read 180, and Math 180.
- Apache Behavioral Health Services (ABHS) is back, continuing its critical work to support our students’ social-emotional health and wellness.
- Our staff is fully engaged and professionally equipped to lead with excellence, backed by data-driven training, cultural awareness, and renewed commitment.
To our families and caregivers: Thank you for your partnership, your trust, and your voice. We are stronger when we walk together, and I promise that our focus this year is on listening, communicating, and building a school you can be proud of.
To our students: You are the reason we do what we do. This is your time. Your future is bright, and we are here to support, challenge, and inspire you every step of the way.
Let this be the year we move forward as one— íssa’ dała’á adíí, One Rhythm, One Drum, One Sound, One Voice, One Accord.
If you have questions or ideas, I invite you to reach out or stop by. My door—and our hearts—are open.
With deep respect and excitement,
Dr. Leon Ben
CSA/Principal
Theodore Roosevelt School
CSA/Principal
Theodore Roosevelt School