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  • Everett Public Schools is focused on inspiring students to achieve and thrive. This work is based on our seven CORE VALUES – Respect, Learning, Equity, collaboration, Passion, Integrity, and Diversity.

  • September 2025 Core Value: Respect

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    Student Name

    Why they were nominated

    Cedar Wood

    Taye Chon

    Taye shows respect by listening carefully when others speak and by following classroom rules. He treats his classmates, teachers, and school property with kindness and consideration.

    Emerson

    Cooper Bailey

    Cooper, new to Emerson this year, truly stands out for the way he models Respect. Cooper shows genuine consideration for others by helping his classmates and supporting everyone in his class. His kindness and thoughtfulness make him a wonderful example of what it means to live out the Everett Public Schools' core value of Respect. Cooper is a great leader, very considerate, and an excellent addition to our Emerson community!

    Forest View

    Lydia Lloyd

    Lydia consistently demonstrates thoughtfulness and care for others. They demonstrate strong self-efficacy by setting goals and working diligently to achieve them, even in the face of challenges. Their willingness to help peers and serve as a positive example makes them a leader in our classroom community.

    Garfield

    Hermione Garcia Cortes

    Hermione does an excellent job of modeling and showing respect throughout the school day. She listens to her peers’ ideas and constructively adds to them. Hermione respects her school by showing her stripes daily.

    Hawthorne

    Andrew Smiley

    Andrew is respectful to all community members. His respect is often accompanied by empathy, evident in both his actions and words. He is a valued member of our community.

    Jackson

    Carter Kuhlman

    Carter consistently demonstrates a strong sense of respect - both for himself and for others. He listens attentively, treats others with kindness, and is considerate. A standout moment of his respectful character was during a recent class election, when he congratulated the student who got one more vote than he did.

    Jefferson

    Emi Ro

    Emi has demonstrated the core value of respect by showing everyone kindness, fair treatment, and a chance to be heard, even when their ideas differ. Emi has contributed to creating a safe, positive, and productive classroom community where everyone feels valued.

    Lowell

    Finely Brown

    Finely has been a student at Lowell since kindergarten and has always shown respect to those around him. He consistently demonstrates kindness and care towards his classmates and the adults at our school. This award honors the way he lives out respect every day at Lowell.

    Madison

    Jayden Morales

    Jayden shows respect to staff and other students by listening attentively while others are speaking, asking thoughtful questions, and offering assistance to those in need.

    Mill Creek

    Aaliyah Nicholson

    Aaliyah is our Core Values Champion for Respect because of her intentional approach to all her actions. Aaliyah works hard to ensure that everyone around her feels heard and valued. She demonstrates respect naturally and consistently!

    Monroe

    Aubrey Barnett

    Aubrey is a student who treats all individuals with consideration. She is always willing to share her ideas, and regardless of her own views, she will encourage the individual to do their best. She treats others the way she would like to be treated, and that shows a higher level of respect on her part.

    Penny Creek

    Evelyn Ortiz

    Evelyn consistently shows kindness, listens to others, uses polite words, and treats classmates and teachers with respect every day. She has a positive attitude, and her thoughtful actions make Penny Creek a better place for everyone.

    Port Gardner K-12

    Claire Covey

    Claire is a hardworking, dedicated student who is always respectful to peers, staff, and parents. Claire is a quiet student who not only observes but also always does the right thing. She is helpful, kind, and respectful in all she does. She is a student who has worked hard to be an active participant at school, which has allowed her to be a good friend and leader.

    Silver Firs

    Nivam Kinariwala

    Nivam always shows respect for those around him, whether that involves helping with cleanup, taking care of materials, using kind words, offering to help others, or waiting his turn to speak.  We have only been in kindergarten for three short weeks, but Nivam is already showing he knows how to be respectful to everyone!

    Silver Lake

    Zelina Jenkins

    Zelina consistently shows respect to her classmates, teachers, and friends. She uses her listening ears, calm body, and warm smile to hear what others have to say. If she ever encounters a problem, Zelina remains calm and respectful in finding a solution, ensuring that everyone around her feels happy.

    Tambark Creek

    Shelby Johnson

    Shelby always shows respect by listening carefully, using kind words, and treating others the way she wants to be treated. She makes our classroom a friendly and welcoming place for everyone. She leads with kindness and sets an excellent example for her peers.

    View Ridge

    Iker Delgado Jimenez

    Iker consistently demonstrates respect throughout the school by adhering to expectations, showing consideration for adults and peers, and exemplifying kindness and helpfulness. Iker’s positive attitude and reliable character foster a supportive and inclusive school environment, setting a strong example for others to follow. His behavior and attitude make him a deserving candidate for the District Core Champion of September!

    Whittier

    Lysah Myers 

    Lysah has been so respectful and helpful in class to support other students and always do the right thing.

    Woodside

    Naincy Arya

    Naincy consistently models the core value of respect. She listens attentively, speaks kindly, and treats her classmates and teachers with consideration. Her patience, positivity, and care for others make her an excellent candidate for this recognition.

    Eisenhower

    Raiden Potter

    Raiden was respectful of our classroom. He saw binders on the floor and picked them up, putting them where they belonged. His actions helped create a safer classroom and showed respect for his and others' belongings.

    Evergreen

    Xavier DeCottle

    Xavier is always very respectful to administrators and strives to fulfill his purpose at school, which is to be his best self.

    Gateway

    Hazel Skagen

    Hazel leads the school with positive activities, embraces new students with kindness and respect, and is an all-around great member of our community.

    Heatherwood

    Jayden Njoroge

    Jayden is a respectful student and demonstrates consideration for others' perspectives and property. He listens attentively when others are speaking, waiting before sharing his own thoughts. He shows respect for his learning environment by tidying up their desk and shared spaces, ensuring the area is clean for the next class. By valuing the contributions and well-being of those around him, Jayden creates a more positive and collaborative atmosphere for everyone.

    North

    Damon Schiavone

    Damon is a genuine, thoughtful person who is a joy to be around. He is authentically respectful to all in both his words and actions. This is widely recognized and certainly appreciated, as Damon has a bright future ahead.

    Cascade

    Eli Higginson

    Eli demonstrates positivity, care, and concern for others, as well as an attitude of kindness and compassion. His teachers speak to how engaged and supportive he consistently is, and how his demeanor contributes to his classmates wanting to work and collaborate.

    Everett

    Ryan Barton

    Ryan embodies our Respect core value by demonstrating exceptional respect, kindness, and patience while helping to resolve a building-level issue. His calm demeanor sets an excellent example for our school community.

    Jackson High

    Michael Hayes

    Michael is extremely polite in all interactions, and he also stopped on the side of the road to help a family experiencing car trouble.

    Sequoia

    Tristan Schiavone

    Tristan is an example of respect.  He demonstrates respect through his interactions with students, staff, and guests on Sequoia’s campus.  He is involved in helping change the view of what an alternative school is.