School

Student Name

Why they were nominated

Cedar Wood

Mishty Malik

Mishty has come a long way in learning. She especially uses her time well to learn and learn from mistakes. She is always ready for feedback to improve.

Emerson

Kora Lagunas

Kora's effort, dedication, academic risk-taking, positive attitude, and self-advocacy have made her a leader in learning.  We are proud of her impressive growth due to these characteristics and are thrilled to recognize her for her exemplary learning.

Forest View

Nabait Yosef

Nabait demonstrates the core value of learning through her enthusiasm and engagement during music class. She is always willing to try new things, and her consistent participation shows her dedication to learning and connecting with the world around her. She is an absolute joy to have in music class. 

Forest View

Adrianna Fraser

Arianna works hard in class and enjoys learning new things. She volunteers her Thursday recess to play and work with Mrs. Chamberlin's class. Though her life hasn't been easy, she has learned to adjust and continues to smile and brighten the lives of those around her.

Garfield

Liana Churylovch

When Liana started kindergarten in September, she spoke only Ukrainian. She has worked hard, gaining confidence, and can now communicate in both Ukrainian and English. She raises her hand in class to share ideas and gets excited to learn new things.

Hawthorne

Janine Timothy

Janine is here on time every day. She follows all instructions, does all work to the best of her ability, and never gives up!!  While she is highly focused on academics, she is also kind, patient, and collaborative with all teachers and classmates.  She fully participates in every activity and does high-quality work. She deserves an award and has the humility to go with all her success.

Jackson

Zakayah Molina

Zakayah has shown a tenacity to learn and even took over her own learning in many instances. She will research and write about any president or country she reads about. She has shown tremendous growth in her reading ability and takes charge of her iReady lessons. She is a true Champion of Learning!

Jefferson

Noah Stahl

Noah demonstrates fabulous learning habits and grit. He has made the most growth in the class in i-Ready this year.

Lowell

Victoria Allen

Victoria has made amazing progress this year because of her hard work and perseverance. Victoria wants to be successful, which is evident in all the hard work she has put into math and writing. Great job!

Madison

Nathan Lemi

Nathan is an incredible student who always strives to learn to the highest level. He is actively engaged in classroom conversations and activities, and uses his knowledge to help his classmates learn. Mrs. B is so proud of you, Nathan!

Mill Creek

Olivia (Oli) Wei

Oli works very hard to learn new skills. She has a growth mindset and perseveres through frustration until she has learned a new skill. Oli shows her learning through her words, writing, and actions. She is also willing to help others by teaching them what she has learned so they can succeed alongside her. Oli should be very proud of herself for not letting productive struggles get in her way. Watch out, world—here comes Oli!

Monroe

Kayden Dao

Kayden consistently demonstrates laser focus on all assignments and extends his thinking to ask questions and/or further research a topic. 

Penny Creek

Ethan Alvarado

Ethan has grown into a true learner. He actively embraces challenges. Over the years, he has developed the ability to embrace struggle and tasks that require perseverance. Ethan demonstrates a sense of confidence and joy in new learning. We are so proud of you!

Port Gardner K-12

Avie Knuth

Avie truly embodies the core value of learning. She approaches her work with curiosity and enthusiasm. She is committed to understanding each lesson and expanding her skills. Her passion for learning is not just about earning a grade but cultivating a lifelong love for discovery and improvement.

Silver Lake

Julian Jacinto

Julian is the most improved student because he has turned around his level of focus, hard work, and positive attitude. Julian is focused on his goals every day and works hard to achieve them. Great work, Julian!

Tambark Creek

Aariv Thakur

Aariv consistently demonstrates a deep commitment to his education. He approaches every task with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a genuine passion for learning. He works hard to expand his knowledge and is eager to support others and share what he learns with those around him. His positive attitude and drive to grow inspire his peers and create a vibrant, collaborative learning environment.

View Ridge

Holly Callicotte

Holly is a dedicated student who has been working hard this school year to grow and improve. She has shown great learning skills by asking questions, showing her work, and responding to feedback. She asks for opportunities to dig deeper into a topic or explore something she is curious about. Great work Holly!

Whittier

Anabelle Mutale

Anabelle consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to learning by putting in focused effort and taking initiative when faced with challenges. She proactively seeks support from peers and adults, showing a willingness to grow and learn from others. When tasks become difficult, Anabelle applies learned strategies, displays grit, and perseverance to overcome obstacles.

Woodside

Arujan Battalova

Arujan is an exceptional student and an amazing asset in our class. She has only been in our country for a few short months from Ukraine, learning to speak English when she arrived here. She has shown tremendous growth in her language skills, consistently participates in class, shares her ideas, and always shows her best self. Her positive attitude and perseverance serve as a model for other students. With these attributes, alongside exceptional academic skills, her future is SO BRIGHT!

Eisenhower

Deangelo Palacios

Deangelo is a great, hardworking student who lifts up all the students around him. He always shows great effort and is a great student to have in class.

Evergreen

Gateway

Haru Ogawa

Haru always challenges himself academically, both challenging and advocating for himself, especially in math. Thank you for being an amazing student!

Heatherwood

Han Wang

Starting this school year speaking primarily Chinese, Han has shown incredible resilience and determination. We are beyond excited to celebrate his outstanding success and continued progress.

North

May Giffen

May has a wonderfully brilliant mind and is a valuable addition to any learning environment. Her intelligence is matched by her thoughtfulness and respect for the views and opinions of others. No matter the class or subject, everyone is better able to learn because of May.

Cascade

David Krantz

Over his three years at Cascade HS, David has evolved from being a friendly classmate to a friendly leader and classmate.  Throughout the week, he participates in our classroom discussions, helps with small routines that better the classroom community, and motivates his peers and staff, reminding them that it may only be Wednesday, but we can do this.  David has developed his ability to self-assess the quality of his work and improved his commitment to accuracy rather than being the first to finish an assignment. 

Everett

Lachlan Chambers

Lachlan has a natural curiosity for learning. He overcomes obstacles and continually seeks to learn new things and grow. He models being curious and a learner stance.

Jackson High

Shreya Karthik

Shreya is always prepared with questions that demonstrate that she goes beyond the scope of the course to gain a deeper understanding of the content. It's evident that she truly values learning for the sake of learning. She asks excellent questions and finds ways of making the course content relevant to her life, demonstrating a passionate commitment to her betterment and improving her learning community and the broader world around her.

Sequoia

Armando Rojas

Armando has always been a curious and engaged student. He takes his time to complete assignments fully and checks with his teachers as needed. Armando is fluent in two languages and can easily switch between them, enhancing his learning. Armando is a great kid and will do so much good to help others in the world.