At Indian Lake Central School, we believe that responsibility is a lifelong skill that begins in early childhood and grows stronger with each new experience. This month, we proudly recognize students who consistently demonstrate responsibility in and out of the classroom, proving that age is no barrier to leadership, honesty, and dependability.
Kindergarten: A Strong Start
Our youngest learners are already making significant contributions.
Grayson Miner consistently cleans up after himself, takes care of classroom materials, and models accountability for his peers. He doesn't shy away from mistakes; instead, he learns from them, demonstrating great maturity.
Wyatt Baker takes his homework seriously and brings it back each day. He accepts responsibility when things go wrong and encourages others to stay focused. Both boys are already laying the foundation for lifelong responsibility.
First Grade: Accountability in Action
Sawyer McCauliffe is learning that being responsible means taking ownership of your actions and meeting your commitments. He completes his classwork and homework on time, demonstrating growing self-awareness and honesty. Keep it up, Sawyer!
Second Grade: Hard Work and Helping Hands
Riley Ludin has worked diligently to stay on top of her assignments and meet her academic goals, such as earning her green circle in Reflex. She's also dependable when a helping hand is needed, proving that responsibility extends beyond academics to citizenship.
Third Grade: Team Effort and Initiative
A standout group of third graders—Emmy Brewster, Natalie Chenier, Sullivan Elkin, Hailey Harrington, and Harper Spring—demonstrated collective responsibility. On swim lesson days, they used their free choice time to complete homework and took the initiative to keep the classroom clean, even when it wasn't their mess. These students show that responsibility is both individual and shared.
Fourth Grade: Owning Choices and Staying Honest
John Keays consistently tells the truth and accepts responsibility for his actions, even when it's hard. His integrity and willingness to learn from mistakes make him a trusted and respected member of the 4th grade.
Paisley Lamphear consistently follows through on all her tasks, remembers her schedule for helping younger students, and models responsible behavior throughout the school day.
Fifth Grade: Dependability in Times of Change
In a year filled with transitions, Leandra Gebo stood out by always being where she needed to be without reminders. Her self-management and independence are impressive.
Kylee Scott demonstrates total ownership of her learning. She reviews her learning plan daily and completes work to the best of her ability, showing personal accountability at its finest.
Sixth Grade: Leadership Through Responsibility
James Boya not only perseveres through academic challenges but also ensures that his assignments are always up to date, even after he has been absent. He's a leader in and out of the classroom.
Zushie Kinsey is growing into a responsible student by advocating for himself and tackling complex tasks with courage and commitment.
Nicole Cofone is the definition of dependable. She consistently follows through on her responsibilities and inspires others with her strong work ethic and reliability.
High School: Responsibility in Real-World Contexts
Hailey Scofield (9th grade) takes responsibility to the next level through her work in the school library. Supporting Pre-K and Kindergarten students, she brings maturity, patience, and initiative, qualities that make her an indispensable part of the learning environment.
Addison Puterko (12th grade) exemplified behind-the-scenes leadership all season for the softball team, managing equipment, keeping score, and supporting both her coach and teammates. Her commitment and follow-through made her the MVP of team responsibility.
At Indian Lake Central, these students show us what responsibility looks like in action. From keeping promises to helping others, from doing your best to owning your mistakes, responsibility is alive and thriving in every grade.
Let's keep growing together!