Seniors who earned the State Seal of Biliteracy were recognized at the district’s annual Reclassification, Biliteracy Pathway, and State Seal of Biliteracy Ceremony on April 29 at the Woodland High School stadium.

The ceremony recognized more than 550 students for their achievement toward becoming bilingual and bi-literate. Families and community members gathered to proudly watch as their students ranging from kindergarten to high school were honored for their academic progress toward biliteracy.

“Being bilingual is important because it can open doors for me in the future,” said Steffany Hernandez, a senior at Woodland High School. “I use my Spanish now to help interpret for my parents. One day I want to be a bilingual kindergarten teacher.”

Honorees included 305 students who were English Learners and have now demonstrated English competency, resulting in their reclassification as fluent English proficient; 102 students who are on a pathway to biliteracy, demonstrating progress toward proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish and English; and 152 seniors who earned the State Seal of Biliteracy, acknowledging their oral and written competency in at least two languages.