The Cuyahoga Heights Board of Education's recognized Students of the Month at the April 27 Board meeting. Each month, two students in one grade level from Cuyahoga Heights Elementary School (CHES) are recognized, along with one student from each grade at Cuyahoga Heights Middle School (CHMS), and at Cuyahoga Heights High School (CHHS). Students receive a certificate commemorating their recognition.
Featured for April from Cuyahoga Heights Elementary School are the following:
Jensen Riddle - Pre-K
“Jensen has been such a wonderful part of our classroom this year,” said his teacher. “He consistently shows what it means to be a kind, supportive friend, always going out of his way to help both classmates and teachers whenever there’s a need. Over the course of the year, Jensen has grown tremendously, and that growth is a true reflection of his dedication and hard work. Even when faced with challenges, he perseveres with a positive attitude and determination that is truly admirable. Jensen holds a special place in our hearts, and we are so proud of the person he is becoming.
Hope Gibas - Pre-K
Hope is truly a joy to have in our Pre-K classroom. She is a wonderful role model and consistently embodies the Cuyahoga Heights Elementary School (CHES) motto: Caring, Honest, Engaged, and Safe. She is kind to everyone around her and brings a warm and happy spirit to the classroom each day. She brightens the room with her positivity and thoughtful actions. “I'm so grateful to have Hope in our class,” said her teacher. “She's truly a light for everyone around her.”
From Cuyahoga Heights Middle School:
Gwen Dillon – Grade 6
Gwen Dillon is an excellent student who demonstrates a genuine desire to learn and challenge herself daily. Through her inquisitive nature and careful attention to detail, she consistently achieves at a high level and exemplifies the power of hard work and dedication. Beyond academics, Gwen shows kindness and respect to both her peers and teachers, making her a positive presence in our school community.
Tsz Wa Lin – Grade 7
Tsz Wa combines inquisitive questioning with a willingness to help with classroom and school projects. He brings an energy to school that is unmatched. He interacts with his teachers and shares recipes and projects that he does at home with his family. Tsz Wa is our classroom “operator”, answering the phone and speaking up to five languages that he knows. He will also water the plants for the Middle School garden. He is like the fictional character, the Lorax, when he speaks to the plants as he helps with the chores around the school.
Mackenzie Malcolm – Grade 8
A very quiet and shy young lady, Mackenzie has made some major strides since joining CHMS at the start of the school year. She is now speaking up and being more involved in her classes. She is making friends and enjoying school. Her positive attitude and new found confidence is a welcome site.
From Cuyahoga Heights High School:
Remy Bell – Grade 9
Remy is an outstanding student that pushes himself in Advanced Placement (AP) World History. He has an innate curiosity for the world and he is well on his way to making the crucial connections in history that allow for a deeper understanding of the content. Additionally, he is a kind and positive individual.
Joee Cichocki – Grade 10
Joee has consistently demonstrated leadership through example. Not only does Joee take pride in her work, but she is curious. She truly strives to understand concepts we learn in class and apply them in various contexts. She is truly a French teacher’s dream student. She is talented in learning the language and manages to always tie in her own humor. She is also kind to her peers.
Olivia Passalacqua – Grade 11
Olivia can be reserved in class, but that does not speak to her intelligence and maturity. She is a hard worker in- and outside of class. A member of the Mock Trial team, she pushes herself to understand the case being studied and has proven to be an essential member. Her diligence recently resulted in her achieving an Outstanding Witness award in the district-level Mock Trial competition.
Tristan Li – Grade 12
Tristan is a reliable, hard-working, motivated, and dedicated student. He handles all with attentive care and his written assignments are concise and well-reasoned. He goes above and beyond the expectations in all that he does and often chooses to academically challenge himself with concepts. He is an excellent role model to his peers, showcasing the values of a Cuyahoga Heights High school student: caring, honest, helpful, and successful.
