Dear Lake Forest South Families,

It is with great pride and excitement that we say WELCOME to the 2023-2024 school year! I am honored to be the principal at Lake Forest South Elementary and I’m looking forward to working with Dr. Huber in making this another great school year! For the past two years, we have worked with staff and students and our Lake Forest South community to make South Elementary a great place to be. My goal is for South Elementary to be a first-class school both academically and behaviorally.

I have spent much of my professional career working with elementary school students. I was a classroom teacher with the Caesar Rodney School District for 17 years, I was an Associate Principal for the Seaford School District for two years, and the past five years I have been an administrator in the Lake Forest School District. I’m a proud former Lake Forest graduate myself. It’s an exciting opportunity to give back to the Lake Forest School community that gave so much to me.

My decision to become an administrator came from a strong desire to make a positive impact on an entire school community. As the Principal, I will work diligently with our faculty and staff to carry out the vision and mission of Lake Forest South Elementary School. I believe that as a school, we play a fundamental role in positioning students for future success. I am committed to working closely with teachers, parents, and community members to ensure our children achieve their full potential and are prepared for their next phase of their education career.

One of our main focuses will continue to abide by our school affirmation. Students will keep on TRACK by:

Trying their best

Respecting others

Acting responsibly

Controlling themselves, and showing

Kindness toward others

I can’t wait to meet each and every one of you in person. If throughout the course of the year you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me via email or phone. I can be reached at kevin.truitt@lf.k12.de.us or by phone at 302-398-8011.

Wishing you and your family a safe and healthy school year.

Kevin Truitt

Principal