When students, parents or people are waiting for a tour to come into the front office, they often end up flipping through one of the old yearbooks that are available. There’s something very “school” about receiving a big book at the end of the year, full of photos and stories that sum up the last twelve months. On the final day of school, you can see the excitement on students’ faces as they grab their own copy and search for pictures of themselves and their friends. As we wrap up this year, the 2025 yearbook is ready to go, and it looks fantastic. Many thanks to Anna Cunningham and Tracey Yates, as well as many others, who invest time, energy, and creativity in bringing these memories to life.
This year, as always, has been a ride. We are a long way beyond the restrictions of Covid now and are enjoying ‘normal’ school again. It’s a strange idea anyway. A mathematical average cuts out all the highs and lows to find the middle ground, but real life isn’t like that. There’s no single “normal” school experience. The same photo or page in a yearbook will hold a different meaning for each person, shaped by their own unique story.
We hope 2025 has given you plenty of good memories and accomplishments, and that this year’s yearbook is something you’ll enjoy looking back on. Our aim is always for Mueller students and families to have a positive, memorable experience as their normal. But life doesn’t always work that way. That’s why the Apostle Paul reminds us in Romans 12 to “rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” If this year has been tough, we hope the Mueller community has been a source of strength and encouragement for you.
As Christmas approaches, my prayer is that you’ll enjoy time with family and friends and also find a moment to reflect on Jesus and the gift of salvation He offers. He is so good. And if this season feels heavy or complicated, I pray you’ll sense His peace and presence in a real and comforting way.
Enjoy the break!
Todd Langford
