STARS Awards
Let’s Celebrate our Students!
In the months of January and February, STARS (Students Taking Accountability and Responsibility Seriously) recipients are nominated by teachers in the Elizabeth school district. The nominees consist of 50 5th-12th grade students that demonstrate some of the following characteristics:
Model responsible behavior
Accountable for their actions
Spends time involved with clubs or organizations at school and/or actively supports the community
Committed to learning, motivated to do well in school, actively engaged in learning, and cares about his/her school
High value on caring and helping other people and accepts personal responsibility
Makes good choices, has empathy, sensitivity, friendship skills, and resists negative peer pressures
Stars recipients and their families are invited to a special ceremony in April where they are honored.
Nominate a STAR 📣
Teachers - submit STARS nomination.
The 26th Annual STARS banquet was held on April 6th, 2024 at Elizabeth High School. We are very proud to have so many amazing students in the Elizabeth School District. Thank you to the many people who made this event possible.
Congratulations Students!
STARS STUDENTS 2024
Jace Glick has been our Master of Ceremony for 27 years!
Thank you to the 2023 STARS winners who served this year. We couldn’t have done it without you.
2025 STARS RECIPIENTS 🏅
Kinsley Angerman
Kaiden Barnes
Hayden Bieker
Olivia Boh
Olivia Buitt
Vannah Burkheart
Malena Carrico
Hunter Christy
Brett Cook
Kodiak Curo
Xander Decker
Haley Detter
Joseph Dome
Isabel Fletcher
Jaddox Galbraith
Chase Gertie
Jacob Gonzales
Alexis Graham
Emalee Guhl
Kevin Hernandez Toscano
Cecilia hill
Louis Hill
Olivia Hinders
Naomi King
Quinn Livingston
Tyler Mitchell
Presley Montoya
Lincoln Mott
Liliana Mott
Tyler Nelson
Niall Owen
Declan Powers
Keenan Prokes
Jayden Quinton
Ava Reese
Brandon Rock
Augustus Roncaglia
Brooklynn Ruiz
Olivia Saavedra
Luke Schmit
Natalie Schrock
Landen Sherlock
Vladimir Spohn
Jaxson Teti
Madeline Tickton
Landon Tobler
Khloe Vick
Phoenix VonNida
Mina Weston
Riley Wieden
The Elizabeth High School Orchestra contributed to the celebration.
Joseph McKeown a 2024 STARS recipient started the Ceremony with an amazing guitar solo of the National Anthem.
Dinner from On the Border Grill was delicious!
ESD Superintendent Dan Snowberger is a huge supporter.
What a great group of students!
Keep up the good work!