Hello Pirates!
My name is Joel Wilson and I am excited to step into the role of Superintendent here in Butte County. I am looking forward to working with you, meeting new faces, and seeing old friends and staff in our schools. I am eager to work alongside you as we begin a new school year together.
I can see that Butte County has changed since I was last here. You have grown, our staff has grown, and I have grown professionally as well. It reminds me of the saying that you can never step into the same river twice. The river is always moving, and so are we. A lot has changed, but what matters most has not: our commitment to students.
Our schools are more than buildings and buses. Our schools reflect our communities and we are strongest when we work together. My job is to bring us together to support all of our students. Together we can make our schools a safe and hopeful place where every student can learn and grow. I am excited to be back and look forward to working with you and our staff to make Butte County a place everyone is proud to call home.
As we get ready for the new school year, please continue to respect our chain of command when addressing concerns:
Issues → Teachers → Principals → Superintendent → School Board
Following this process helps us resolve issues promptly, fairly, and at the appropriate level. We are committed to listening, communicating openly, and working together to find solutions that are in the best interest of our students.
The stars here at night are still breathtaking, our sunsets and sunrises are still beyond beautiful, and the people here in Butte County are still among the finest I have ever been lucky enough to know. Together we stand taller. I am excited to be here and I promise that we are going to have a great year.
Go Pirates!
Dr. Joel Wilson
Superintendent