STARS Awards

Congratulations 2026 Stars 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 fifty, 5th-12th grade students who 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.

Nomination information is emailed to teachers in January.

For any questions, please email us at ElizabethEducationFoundation@gmail.com.

The 26th Annual STARS banquet was held on April 11th, 2026, 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.

Thank you, Jace!

Jace Glick was honored for 20 years as Master of the Ceremony.

Previous STARS recipients did an awesome job as servers!

**Many thanks to these supporters!**
**Dan Snowberger, Elizabeth School District Superintendent / Jace Glick, MC/Founding member / and William King, EEF President.**

2026 STARS RECIPIENTS 🏅

Aiden Burris

Samanth Cano

Angelo Cashman

Alice Chappel

Jullian Crump

Alexandra Dey

Lily Field

Madilyn Franklin

Francesca Hayes

Gennisee Heap

Taylor Helms

James Hinders

Alexander Jacobson

Amanda Jeffs

Mara Jones

Lillian Joyce

Tatum Kirwin

Matthew Lonek

William Lovins

Cole Mannick

Nixxon Marr

Cesar Mata-Bautista

Alli McKenna

Nehemiah Montano

Olivia Nelson

Haiden Oursboum

Debora Perez Cortez

Caiden Pfeifer

Angel Ramirez

Addelyn Reid

Kellan Roberts

Rayven Sanders

Brooklyn Schreurs

Calvin Schuck

Dorian Schwarz

Kaelyn Siefers Algarin

Carson Starks

Lukas Theodorakis

Lauren Thielen

Violet Thorson

Maelle Varnak

Addison Wassam

Evelynne Waters

We were honored to feature the EHS Orchestra led by Carson Powell.

Delicious Food!

North of the Border Grill provided a delicious meal for attendees.

Yummy Cupcake Dessert!

Delicious cupcakes made by the EEF Vice President Brooke Jacobson.

Thank you, Mary!

Mary Powell is pictured with a former STARS recipient. Mary is on the Elizabeth School District Board. She is also the liaison to the EEF Board and is in charge of EEF fundraising. Amazing Lady!

What a great group of students!

Keep up the good work!

Thanks to our many Supporters!

Elizabeth Education Foundation Board

Pictured left to right: Dan Snowberg - ESD superintendent, Dawn Schwarz - board member, Brooke Jacobson - Vice President, Susan McMillin - Scholarship director, Jace Glick - founder/MC, Laurie Burke - Secretary, Tammy Acosta - Treasurer, Mary Powell - Fundraising and ESD liaison, William King - President.