Schools

Adrian Diehl Kindergarten, Fredericksburg Elementary FAMILY: Rhiannon & Joshua Diehl, Sibling: Birch SELECTED BY TEACHERS FOR: Adrian is an enthusiastic and proactive learner! He is a role model to his peers through both his actions and words. FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT: Math HOBBIES: ride my bike and play football FAVORITE BOOK: Indiana Jones and the Temple…

Ruby Madison 4th Grade, Fredericksburg Elementary FAMILY: Parents- Nathan & Liz Madison; Siblings: Jack, Opal, Jane SELECTED BY TEACHERS FOR: Ruby is a hard worker and always keeps a positive attitude. Ruby is creative, artistic and brings her own flair to her work. Ruby knows her strengths and isn’t afraid to ask for help, but…

Sophia Schworm 6th Grade, Fredericksburg Elementary FAMILY: Parents- Brian & Sarah Schworm; Siblings- Blake & Savannah SELECTED BY TEACHERS FOR: Sophia is a hard worker in our 6th grade classroom, always working to get her work done and pushing herself when things get hard. She is always a leader, stepping up to help other students…

Aria Miller SECOND GRADE, APPLE CREEK ELEMENTARY FAMILY: LaRon and Rachel Miller, sister Evelynn and brother Milo SELECTED BY TEACHERS FOR: Aria’s enthusiasm for learning is extraordinary. She goes above and beyond what is expected, is often found lending others a hand, and never passes up an opportunity to read. Her kind demeanor and respectful…

Penelope Borntreger 5th Grade at Apple Creek Elementary FAMILY: Brian and Kris Borntreger and sisters, Lily and Hazel SELECTED BY TEACHERS FOR: Penny is a polite, kind, and hardworking student. Her positive attitude brightens up our classroom. FAVORITE SUBJECT: Social Studies HOBBIES: Reading FAVORITE BOOK: The Littlest Bigfoot FAVORITE MOVIE: Super Mario Brothers Movie FUTURE…

Briggs Weirich Apple Creek Elementary kindergartner FAMILY: Jacob and Amy Weirich and brother, Bohdi, and a new sibling due this spring SELECTED BY TEACHERS FOR: Briggs is a kind student and a loyal friend. He is a great team player, a helper in class, and one who is always determined to do his best. FAVORITE…

Madalyn Harvey GRADE: 6th FAMILY: Marc and Sheila Harvey, and brother, Jameson SELECTED BY TEACHERS: Madalyn has a love for learning. She possesses great organization and time management skills. She often goes above and beyond expectations. FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT: Language Arts HOBBIES: pottery, arts and crafts, band and reading FAVORITE BOOK: Holes FAVORITE TV SHOW:…

Reid McKelvey GRADE: 8 FAMILY: Parents: Shawn and Wendy McKelvey, Brady (brother) SELECTED BY TEACHERS FOR: Reid is a kind and caring classmate, a diligent and respectful student, and a joy to have in class. He works hard, pays attention, and volunteers to help classmates and teachers alike. Reid’s positive impact is felt in the…

PHOTOS BY KATIE GOOD | Katie Good Photography PHOTOS BY KATIE GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY Students, family members, local author Lisa Amstutz, therapy dogs, Dalton Branch Director Teresa Jager and others enjoyed a superhero theme for Dalton Elementary School’s Family Literacy Night March 7. DGKN staff report DALTON  Family Literacy Night returned to Dalton Elementary School March…