Principal Peter Maroon of Mills Middle School was recognized by the Rancho Cordova City Council at the August 15 meeting for receiving the 2016 Sacramento County Office of Education’s Principal Arts Leadership Award. Principal Maroon was nominated for this award for his dedication to promoting the Visual and Performing Arts education program at his school. He has worked tirelessly to secure funding to purchase and maintain quality instruments and is making the music program full time for the 2016-17 school year.