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HO Brittingham extols student achievement and school spirit

Best Friend Award winners for grades K-2 gathered for a group photo. Shown are in back (l-r) Assistant Principal Julie Hickman, Hunter Kreuger, Madison Bernarding, Braxton Slayton, Graeme Reilly, Colt Guerrieri, Alexandra Lee Capen, Liam Dixon, Cualli Contreras and Principal Yvette Davenport. In front are  Zaire Hatchett, Ximena Weldon, Aurora Wyatt, Eliyana Kugler and Kaia Frank. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
January 7, 2026
Exceptional Academic Effort Award winners for grades K-2 shown are in back Assistant Principal Julie Hickman, August Lewis, Carlos Escalante Perez, Remi Draper, Landon Hall, Jackson Gao, Kyle Juarbe, Katherine Reyes Gran and Principal Yvette Davenport. In front are Ryker Morgan, Cristofer Morales Chilel, Avelina Cannon, Elizabeth Laycock-Risteter and Roman Astanov.
Best Friend Award winners for grades 3-5 are in back (l-r) Santos Garcia, Ava New, Sophia Norman, Cora Byrum, Emmery Weist, Karson Stewart, Christopher Gonzalez, Principal Yvette Davenport and Assistant Principal Julie Hickman. In front are Julian Mata, Anthony DeFruscio, Charlotte Skotzko, Tristan Huffman and Carson Schirmer.
Exceptional Academic Effort Award winners in grades 3-5 are in back (l-r) Assistant Principal Julie Hickman, Olivia Angelo, Elliot Gaestel, Berenice Gonzalez Diaz, Alivia Hickman, Jaylynn Jackson, Rowen Ramirez and Principal Yvette Davenport. In front are Sophia Knight, Mackenzie Baynard, Lucille Pickard, Journey Watson, Iraida Lopez Cintas and Emma Robertson.
Leadership Award winners in grades 3-5 are in back (l-r) Samantha Campo-McCafferty, Ved Patel, Harrison Lewis, Everly Hickman, Norah Loomis, Tykea Evans, Xavier Walters, Charlotte Betts and Principal Yvette Davenport. In front are Assistant Principal Julie Hickman, Jacob Reynolds, Saylor Lovenguth, Harper Sipple, Kennedy Fonville, Ezrah Gibbs, Camden Bloom and Thiago Morales-Perez, with staff member William Peden.

H.O. Brittingham Elementary School brought students and staff together in early December for a high-energy assembly celebrating leadership, character, academic effort and community involvement.

Celebrating both individual and collective successes, the event highlighted the many ways students are growing, succeeding and supporting one another throughout the academic year.

The fourth-grade Spanish Immersion team educators Luz Zachariaz and Jessica Ryan were recognized for continuously going above and beyond for their students and families. Students from Casey Reynolds’ kindergarten class were honored for being Most Welcoming.

Students and staff also gave a spirited shout-out to the many clubs and extracurricular opportunities available at HOB, including Junior Justice League, Girls with Pearls, Guys with Ties, Unified Bocce Ball Team, Girls on the Run, Let Me Run and Safety Patrol. 

Several awards presented recognized students for their outstanding qualities and contributions. Winners of the Best Friend Award received certificates and enjoyed a round of Hula Hoop Island. Leadership Award recipients were celebrated with certificates and a fun Marshmallow Drop activity. Additional honors included the Exceptional Academic Effort Award, recognizing students who go above and beyond, and consistently work hard in the classroom.

The coveted Spirit Stick, which was previously held by Katie Chubb’s second-grade class, was awarded to Jennifer Emerson’s kindergarten class, which the judges felt demonstrated exceptional enthusiasm, teamwork and excellent listening skills during the assembly. 

The school also celebrated a major accomplishment, meeting its 95% attendance goal for the month of November. To mark the achievement, students were surprised with a dance party as they exited the assembly.

“Our assemblies are a celebration of everything that makes H.O. Brittingham such a special place,” said Julie Hickman, assistant principal. “Recognizing students for their leadership, kindness, effort and enthusiasm helps build a school culture where every child feels seen and valued. We are incredibly proud of our students and the positive community they help create every day.”

 

 

 

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