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At the September 9 Board of Education meeting, we recognized our Kids of Character for the district! Each month, one student from each building is recognized for modeling positive character traits such as respect, responsibility, and integrity for their fellow students. Congratulations to our September 2024 Kids of Character!
- Xenia Preschool: Jameson de Souza*
- Arrowood Elementary: Maxwell Robinette
- Cox Elementary: Aurora Hines
- McKinley Elementary: Bentley Thaxton
- Shawnee Elementary: Braxton Coy
- Tecumseh Elementary: Jay (Tre) Stookey III*
- Warner Middle School: Brayden Brittingham
- Warner Middle School: Makenzie Duncan
- Warner Middle School: Demarco Ruffin
- Xenia High School: William West
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Xenia Preschool: Jameson de Souza
Jameson was nominated for Kid of Character by his teacher, Ms. Heather.
Jameson is a positive role model at Xenia Preschool. He displays enthusiasm for learning, kindness and friendship. Each day, he enters the building with pride, independence, and confidence. When he feels overwhelmed, he effectively self-monitors and seeks support when needed. His drive to acquire new skills is truly commendable. We are incredibly proud of you, Jameson!
Arrowood Elementary: Maxwell Robinette
Arrowood is proud to recognize Max Robinette as our Kid of Character for the month of September. His teacher, Mrs. Humenansky writes that, "Max is always on task, eager to learn, willing to participate, models appropriate behavior and walks in every day with a smile. " Max is a straight A student who also has amazing attendance. He is an excellent example of a Kid of Character. Thank you, Max!
Cox Elementary: Aurora Hines
Aurora is a shining example of a shining star. She comes to school everyday with a smile on her face and a great "can-do" attitude. Aurora is always willing to help her fellow students, leads by example and always tries her best. She is kind to her classmates and goes out of her way to make them smile. Cox Shining Stars show respect, show responsibility, show that they care and are problem solvers. Aurora truly exemplifies all of these qualities. keep up the great work, Aurora: We are proud of you!
McKinley Elementary: Bentley Thaxton
We would like to congratulate Bentley on being selected as McKinley’s Kid of Character for the month of September. Bentley serves as a positive role model for his fellow students by showing respect, responsibility, and kindness both in the classroom and out. Bentley goes out of his way to help his fellow classmates. He is dependable, works extremely hard in class and consistently puts forth his best effort. Way to go Bentley!! Ms. Hyde and Mrs. Winegar are so proud of you!!
Shawnee Elementary: Braxton Coy
Braxton serves as an exemplary role model for showing respect in the classroom. His positive attitude, behavior towards peers and teachers, active participation in discussions, dedication to learning, and respect for classroom resources make him a valuable asset to the academic community. I am excited to have Braxton in my class this year and I look forward to seeing his leadership grow throughout the year!
Tecumseh Elementary: Jay (Tre) Stookey III
Tre shows respect daily! He is respectful to his classmates and adults. Tre listens intently while others are talking, and regularly follows all rules. He treats others with kindness and is a leader in our building. Tre is always quick to say thank you to not only me, but to his classmates as well! He sees the bright side in every situation, sets an excellent example for others, and makes our school awesome!! Keep it up, Tre!
Warner Middle School: Brayden Brittingham
Brayden Brittingham is the 8th grade Team Trailblazers Kid of Character selection based on his actions, effort and leadership the first three weeks of school and his past year’s effort getting to this point. He demonstrated hard work in the classroom, being a great teammate on multiple Warner athletic teams, and being a great classmate. Brayden has earned honor roll grades while taking advanced classes and participating on the Warner football, basketball, and baseball teams. He also is a member of National Junior Honor Society and WEB here at Warner. Brayden was extremely helpful with the 6th grade orientation day on Tuesday, August 20th, being a leader for our newest students. Congratulations Brayden!
Warner Middle School: Makenzie Duncan
Makenzie (8th grade Team Ramblers) consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication to her assignments and schoolwork. Her attentiveness to the lessons and her exemplary behavior serve as a wonderful model for her classmates. Not only does she excel academically, but she also shines on the soccer field, showing remarkable skill and commitment to the sport. Makenzie effectively communicates her needs both in and out of the classroom, and she always extends a helping hand to those who may be struggling. Her awareness of her ability to make a positive impact on others at WMS is truly admirable. We feel incredibly fortunate to have Makenzie as a member of the Ramblers, and we are eagerly looking forward to witnessing her continued success and growth throughout this year.
Warner Middle School: Demarco Ruffin
Demarco (8th grade Team Pioneers) is a model student through his work ethic and exemplary behavior. His commitment to his studies is evident as he spends time working on assignments and seeking help when needed. Even when the material is difficult and progress seems slow, Demarco approaches each task with a positive attitude and a determination to improve. His respect for his teachers and classmates, along with his perseverance, makes him a respected member of Warner Middle School. Demarco’s hard work and resilience highlight his character and potential, demonstrating that success is not solely defined by grades but by the effort and attitude one brings to their endeavors. On behalf of Team Pioneers, we are grateful to be able to recognize Demarco Ruffin as our chosen Kid of Character for the month of September!
Xenia High School: William West
William has been a library aide for four years and cheerfully tackles any task given to him. A notable example of his dedication is when he helped box up 15,000 books this spring for the library renovation, and it’s clear he’ll be just as eager to assist with putting them back on the new shelves. He handles all typical library duties—checking books in and out, re-shelving, and processing new books—while maintaining perfect attendance and high grades in his CCP classes. When not occupied with schoolwork, he volunteers for additional tasks, such as assembling chairs and tables for the staff, even during his summer break. His commitment and positive attitude are contagious and very much appreciated. William truly deserves to be named a XHS Kid of Character; we need more people like him in the world.