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Superintendent Student Recognition Awards

Posted Date: 02/10/26 (02:15 PM)


Ottumwa Community School District

Superintendent Student Recognition Awards

2025/26

Two students from each of our eleven schools were nominated by their building administration and honored with the Superintendent Student Recognition Award. This prestigious recognition was established to honor the exceptional achievements of outstanding students within our district. Through this accolade, we hope to instill a sense of pride and motivation, encouraging all students to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to the collective success of our educational community through our Bulldog Beliefs. 

These students demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, exhibit strong leadership skills, serve as a positive influence on their peers, and have a profound impact on their school environment. The following students were recognized and honored at the regularly scheduled School Board meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026:
Nora Canny, Wilson Elementary
Jayme Ferguson, Liberty Intermediate 
Connor Ferrel, Pickwick Early Childhood Center
Oscar Garcia Diaz, Douma Elementary
Blake Goldsmith, Evans Junior High
Griffin Hayek, Ottumwa High 
Henley Heckart, Fahrney Elementary 
Lucas Henry, Gateway High 
Nova Hoskins, Douma Elementary
Jordan Lee, Ottumwa High
Alexis Long, Eisenhower Elementary 
Angeloveila Nino, James Elementary
Beckham O’Brien, Liberty Intermediate
Harrison Proctor, Fahrney Elementary 
Ellarie Raya, Wilson Elementary 
Peyton Rice, Horace Mann Elementary 
Ben Sanchez, James Elementary 
Emerson Scott, Evans Junior High
Aurora Streeby, Eisenhower Elementary
Blake Triska, Gateway High 
Brett Wheaton, Horace Mann Elementary
Kaylee Wagamon, Pickwick Early Childhood Center

Congratulations! We hope all our students continue to Be the Best!

Michael McGrory,
Superintendent
 
Ottumwa: Be The Best!
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