Schools

Andrew Carathers Age: 6 Grade: Kindergarten Family: Steve (Dad), Missy (Mom), Adam (brother), Cortney (sister), Meowie (fish), Copper (dog), Carly (dog) Nominated by: Miss Hostetler Reason for nomination: Andrew is always helping, even when he is not asked. He is quick to partner with a friend if they do not have a partner yet or…

Lisa Hoover, 2nd grade Reason for selection: Mrs. Hoover works incredibly hard to make sure all of her students are getting all the help they need to succeed in 2nd grade and beyond. She works hard with her team to develop lessons and ideas that push their students to grow. Mrs. Hoover is quick to…

PHOTO SUBMITTED Dalton Middle School’s Students of the Month for April are (from left) Grade 5 – Ellis Dobes & Liliana Yutzy / Grade 6 – Grace Hostetler & Landon Fivecoat; Grade 7 – Natalie Hostetler & Bradyn Withrich / Grade 8 – Elizabeth Cisneros Zambrano & Anthony Kerhin  

Carla Basinger, DEMS Paraprofessional Reason for selection: Mrs. Basinger is a bright star on the DES staff. She is willing to help out in any position she is needed. As a paraprofessional, Mrs. Basinger works with students to make sure they are staying on task and understanding their lessons. Whether it is stepping in as…

Clara Cardinal Grade: 4 Family: Mom, Jessica; Dad, TJ; sister, Cadence; and brothers, Cason, Calon and Cash Nominated by: Miss Augspurger Reason for nomination: Clara is a huge help to our 4th grade classroom – in a quiet, unassuming way. She is a hard worker and often goes above and beyond what is asked. She has been…

Mike Berg 7/8 Math Reason for selection: Mr. Berg does a wonderful job in the classroom each day with his students and the understanding of math concepts. He works with students on a daily basis inside and outside the classroom to support their learning. He also has coached many student athletes and been a positive…

Marjorie Martin Reason for selection: Mrs. Martin is a true star on staff. She works hard to make sure all of her students develop the skills they need to be strong and successful students. One of her many gifts is her ability to help students with unique learning struggles. Mrs. Mar-tin is quick to help…

Jamie Hofstetter Grade: 8 Age: 14 Family: Mom, Laura; Dad, Jonathan; sisters, Patricia 6th, Mady 5th, Mar-lea 3rd, Rebecca K, and dog, Bella School activities: Cross County, Track, Band and Choir Nominated by: Mrs. Harlow Reason for nomination: Jamie Hofstetter is a hard working student and never shies away from including her peers. She always has…

Jeff Feller, 7th/8th Grade Science Reason for selection: Mr. Feller is a valuable asset to the middle school team. He has a great rapport with all of his students and they enjoy each day in his science classroom. He is always able to help out his students or the building in anything they need and…