Principal Ramirez quotes from The Loud House

Gotcha. [he and his friends run over to Katherine and Principal Ramirez, surprising them with horror] Principal Ramirez! Action News Team!

Excuse me.

Principal Ramirez, how much has Katherine Mulligan been paying you to steal out news stories?

I don't know what you're talking about.

[sneaks up next to her and puts the microphone in her face, causing her to wobble and fall into the lake] We're asking the questions here.

The jig is up, Katherine "Shady Shader" Mulligan! The book Principal Ramirez was going to give you, is a bunch of phony news leaks we planted! Bam! [looks closely at the book cover] "Passion under the Pompeii Moon?" Uh-oh.

[snatches the book from him, angrily] You bet you're "uh-oh." Ms. Mulligan and I are in a book club together. Now someone get me out of here.

That's the story. We've been meeting to swap novels we're reading.

Stella

So you weren't leaking our stories?

Of course not! This what you spend your time on, making false accusations? I have half a mind to shut down the Action News Team.

Stella

Please, don't!

No, dawg!

We're sorry.

Give us another chance.

[steps in front] I'm Katherine Mulligan, and I agree with these children. Sure, they got the story wrong. But they've got real drive. [giggles] It reminds me of me when I was starting out. I say they deserve a second chance.

[out of her mind; annoyed] Fine. [The Action News Team jump and share a high-five; exits the lake, wagging her finger] But no more wild goose chases or knocking principals in lakes.

Promise.

We swear.

It was Zach.

Thanks, Ms. Mulligan. But we have to know, how the heck have you been able to scoop us?

With help from my boyfriend. He's a real sweetie with even sweeter leads. But I had no idea he was getting them from you.

All right, Stella!

Way to go, Stella!

[impressed] Nice work, Stella! I want to enter you in the state science fair. The winner gets a trip to robotics camp and an annual pass to the science museum.

Stella

Really? That sounds incredible! Count me in.

[picks her up and hugs her] Whoo-hoo! [sets her down] I can't wait to cheer you on during your presentation! Each student gives a big speech to the board of middle school scientists and an auditorium full of people. Go, Stella! [walks off]

Stella

Wait. [worriedly] What?

Good morning, kids! Hope you're enjoying the cooler temperature. As Astrid Bjorklundson says… "Temperatures as cold as ice will help the children learn real nice."

Who is this Bjorklundson character anyway?

She's a leading education specialist from Sweden. And she has the coolest glasses. Check her out! [pulls up and plays a video on her phone]

My patented Astrid Method has improved student performance in over fifty countries. I not only preach the Astrid Method, I practice it myself. Brr! Thanks to that icy plunge, I just got ten new ideas! Hej då!

Soon enough, you kids will be the top students in all of Southeast Michigan! I can see you're all shaking with excitement. And just a heads-up, from now on, school will start at 6:03 a.m. for mindful yoga. [plays another video]

To aid the student's aspirations, begin the day with meditations. Astrid Power Pose!

Fun, right? Hej då! [skates off]

I can't start school that early. I need two hours in the morning to deep-condition my fiery mane.

Sorry, I'm in a bit of a rush. Just got an email from Astrid's book club. She's on tour with a new advice book, "Are You There, Cod? It's Me Astrid." [shows Lincoln and his friends a photo of Astrid's book]

Stella

Oh. I thought we were done with the Astrid Method.

I thought so too. But why would she write another book if her methods don't work? I'm gonna meet her and find out what's going on.

[shocked] You're meeting with Astrid?!

Of course! Her first stop is Hazeltucky, today. [dashes off] And I'm late.

Stella

Oh, this is so not good. If Principal Ramirez and Astrid meet, we're more busted than Rusty's hair!

We have to make sure they don't meet.

Stella

We're sorry, Principal Ramirez. We shouldn't have deceived you.

It's just that the Astrid Method was making us miserable.

Eating all that fish was cramping my style with the ladies.

Yeah, it was the fish.

[sighs] Look, it's my job to make sure you're set up to succeed, and the Astrid Method guarantees that'll happen. So, we'll resume the program on Monday.

[as his friends groan in disappointment] Dang it.

Nej, wait. Principal Ramirez, studies have shown that student happiness is crucial for success. If these children aren't happy, than that means the program isn't working. I'm going to have to rethink it. [to the Action News Team] Thank you for your honest feedback.

Stella

This is not looking good for Crikey.

Yes, Miss Zhou, especially since there is poo in the corner! [gags in disgust, then calls for Meryl] Meryl, bring a shovel and a bag!

This is not in my job description, ma'am.

[shocked gasp] Mr. Budden?!

You're the one who trashed the school and framed Crikey?!

Why would you do that?!

[un-zipping the kangaroo costume] It was the only way to get your beloved Crikey out of here! He's overshadowed my pep band from day one! We never perform in our own anymore! We're always backup for Crikey. I didn't go to an expensive music school to be less pop songs for a kangaroo! And his treatment around here is frankly ridiculous. Donuts every morning, a key to the teachers' lounge. Oh, give me a break!

[video-calling Principal Ramirez on his phone] Did you get all that, Principal Ramirez?

[in her bathrobe and her hair wrapped in a towel] Yes, I did. [firmly] Mr. Budden, you and I are gonna have a little talk tomorrow. [to Rusty; annoyed] And Mr. Spokes, I don't know how you had this number, but lose it. [hangs up]

[ashamed] Well, Trevor Bernard Budden, you've done it again. I guess I deserve whatever's coming to me. [walks over to Crikey] Crikey, I'm really sorry about everything.

[hastily as Principal Ramirez enters the backyard] Principal Ramirez. I bet you're wondering why we're all standing around here in our swimming costumes.

Not really. [shoves him, Zach and Kara out of the way; to her parrots, happily] There you are! Oh, my babies! Mommy missed you! [gives them smooches]

[mimicking Rusty] Rusty Spokes cannonball!

[squawks; mimicking Zach] Stella's pool party!

[mimicking Colonel Austin] Hasta la bye-bye, chump!

Stella

Yeah, about that. We can explain. We really messed up. We used the pool before we got your text.

We're really sorry.

Yeah.

[sighs] I'll just go to community college.

[puzzled] Wait, wait, wait. I'm confused. I told you to use the pool. Didn't you read my text?

Stella

[holds up her phone; confused] The one with the angry face emoji?

Angry face? I thought that was the "It's hot" emoji. [takes out her phone] See? I said, "I'm down. It's super hot. Swimming is the bomb."

Principal Ramirez CANNONBALL! [runs and dives into the pool as the water splashes onto the replacement parrots in Rusty's hair]

Hey! I'm squawkin' here!

Stella

[frustrated] Ugh! Come on! [prepares to throw the whole desk into the river]

[off-screen] Stella, stop! [runs up]

Stella

Principal Ramirez? How did you find me?

I just followed the drag marks. [gestures to the trail in the dirt; Stella pulls up the award and sighs awfully] Why are you doing this?

Stella

I'm sorry, it's just, everyone thinks I'm a goody-two-shoes and a teacher's pet as it is. I really appreciate what you and all the teachers are trying to do, but getting this award would only make things worse.

I understand. We just wanted to honor you because you're such a good kid. It's not always easy to do the right thing, but you always do. And we admire that about you. It's a shame you want to give this up because of what other people think. But I can buff out your name and give it to somebody else.