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On the day before winter break, Prairie Ridge held its first-ever Leadership All Star Awards ceremony. At this assembly, veterans assisted in presenting awards to students who embody Prairie Ridge Intermediate School's “3 Rs” - Respectful, Responsible, and Resilient. Winners were nominated by their classroom teachers with strict criteria, narrowed down by special teachers, and ultimately chosen by PRI administrators for their daily actions and character seen in all parts of their day. (Submitted photo)

This graphic explains what’s happening with Weston School District funding. (Submitted image)

Mrs. Nolden’s fifth grade class at Grand Avenue collected frosting, cake mix, and other necessities for a birthday. They decorated and filled 22 bags to donate to the food pantry.

The November Above The Line theme at Grand Avenue School was gratitude and caring. The students listed below received awards on Friday, November 21st from their classroom teacher or staff member who felt that they showed gratitude and caring attributes toward others this past month. Congratulations to these students! Bottom row, left to right: Nova Greimel, Elsie Kinney, Laney Harman, Bella Dresen, Cam Johnson, Ira Opie, Maddox Burke, Jackson Patterson, Leo Skwor, Zoe Hellenbrand and Caleb Kim. Middle row, left to right: Chloe Lewis, Jack Wruck, Sebastian Lovick, June Dean, Molly Seebecker, Soleil Lamberty, student, Otis Johnson, Ellie Muehrer, Vivian Sadek, Elise Liegel, Gabbi Argall and Stella Kruser. Top row, left to right: Flora Perez-Rios, Levi Ripp, Sofia Stephans, Kallie McFarland, Natalia Lopez, Eva Boda, Clare Kaderavek, Quinn Byrd, Mia Leaf, Everett Schell, Olin Frey, Cooper Hellenbrand, Anna Lombard Not Pictured: Sophia Brabender and Marli Fisher.

The River Valley School Board highlighted the devotion and efforts of The Spring Green Arts and Crafts Fair Committee at the December school board meeting in the “Community Spotlight.” The spotlight award recognizes community members who have served above and beyond their role for having a positive impact on River Valley staff and students.  The Spring Green Arts and Crafts Fair Committee has donated faithfully to projects involving students for years.  Most recently, grants totaling over $5,000 have been donated to the high school musical team.  In past years, generous donations to staff for workshops, student travel, or equipment have been shared. The committee has devoted members who are gracious and  appreciated; they help to make the River Valley School District a better place. Pictured are, from left to right, Emily Beck. board member, Loren G. Glasbrenner, district administrator, and Michelle Orcutt and Diane Baryenbruch, fair committee co-presidents. Photo contributed.