Hi, 

Our kids need their voices to be heard. 

That was a big part of why we pitched a podcast to the community. It’s one thing to know what your kids need hypothetically, it’s another thing to let them use their voice and be proud of the words they are saying. That’s a kind of power that we don’t always get when we’re that young. This podcast gave them the chance to speak up, and they took it. 

And they want the chance to do it again. 

As we wrap up this powerful season of our school podcast, we’re celebrating a major milestone—watching our student hosts grow into confident storytellers, leaders, and changemakers. This week’s episode is all about reflection and gratitude. What started as a new and unfamiliar project became a safe space for students to share their voices, build community, and speak up about what matters to them.

Our team showed up every week—interviewing, asking tough questions, and showing leadership in ways they never imagined. They pushed through their nerves and their uncertainty, and now their voices are live on Spotify and Apple Podcasts - ready for the world to hear. As we wrap up the last of this season’s episodes, one message becomes abundantly clear: There should definitely be a season two!” Listen to this week’s episode to hear how this podcast changed our student host's life and how the podcast can continue to benefit our kids' lives. 

Listen to this week’s episode until the end to hear the latest announcements. This week, we’re still seeking volunteers for our last-day-of-school event, Cougar Camp Day—contact us at 707-733-5705 ext. 223 if you'd like to support! Congrats to our 2025 graduates—we’re proud of you and cheering you on as you move into high school! Next week, our team is heading to the Community School Empower Summit in Fresno to share the work we’ve been doing here in Loleta and our vision for the future. Don’t forget to rate, comment, and follow Loleta Legends to keep uplifting this powerful, community-driven project. Only one episode left—thanks for all your support! 

This week, we talked about: 

• The classroom data we collected and what that means for the school community 

• How podcasting helped Iris find her voice 

• Why a project like this one is necessary for our community

• How you can support the podcast and help us secure a second season 

Click here to listen to Episode 11: How Podcasting Gave One Student the Confidence to Use Her Voice