Administration

Principal's Message

Welcome to the 2025-26 school year, Cardinal students and families!

I am honored and excited to be returning as your Cram Principal.

I'm committed to getting to know each and every student and family in our Cardinal community personally.  I fully believe these connections help our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally, and make their school experience more enriching.

Our priority is to provide each student with the support and resources they need to be successful. As partners in your children’s education, we welcome your thoughts and input as to how we can improve their time here at Cram.

We are committed to provide our students with positive behavior strategies to support their social and emotional well-being. Creating a safe and welcoming environment to learn and grow results in greater self-confidence, self-efficacy, and achievement.

I look forward to speaking with all of you.  You will find me greeting families before and after school daily and at all our school events.  Please also feel free to visit me in the office anytime.  I value the opportunity to connect with you.

Here's to a fantastic 2025-26 school year!

Michael (Mike) Laba

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Assistant Principal's Message

I am honored to serve the Cram community and look forward to partnering with staff, students, and families to ensure ALL learners thrive! Although I am new to Cram, I am not new to RUSD. I bring with me experience as a classroom teacher and an Inclusive Practices TOA. I believe in fostering inclusive, joyful learning environments—and I can’t wait to work together to support the families and students of Cram!

Melody Cortese

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