Thousand Oaks Rotary Honors 22 CVUSD Students for Excellence in Citizenship
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Thousand Oaks Rotary Honors 22 CVUSD Students for Excellence in Citizenship
Congratulations to the 22 CVUSD elementary and middle school students who were recently honored by the Thousand Oaks Rotary for their demonstration of integrity, goodwill and service to others.
Each CVUSD elementary and middle school nominated an exceptional student for the 40th Annual Youth Citizenship Awards. Each school shared why their student was selected for this distinction. The students were described as “leaders,” “kind,” “helpful,” “incredible human beings,” “compassionate,” “considerate,” “caring,” and “respectful.”
At a special event with local dignitaries, and their families on hand, each student received a plaque to commemorate their recognition during the Youth Citizenship Awards Program. The Thousand Oaks Rotary defines Citizenship as, “the quality of an individual’s response to membership in a community.”
Please join us in congratulating the 2026 CVUSD Youth Citizenship Awardees:
- Acacia Magnet School: Carter P., 5th Grade
- Aspen Elementary: Melissa B., 5th Grade
- Banyan Elementary: Brook O., 5th Grade
- Colina Middle School: Ashton A., 8th Grade
- Conejo Academy: Arianna C., 5th Grade
- Cypress Elementary: Valentin T., 5th grade
- EARTHs Magnet School: Pierce K., 5th grade
- Glenwood Elementary: Sylvia W., 5th grade
- Ladera STARS Academy: Mila M., 5th grade
- Lang Ranch Elementary: Lillian S., 5th grade
- Los Cerritos Middle School: Olivia F., 8th Grade
- Madrona Academy: Caitlin G., 5th grade
- Maple Elementary: Gwyneth P., 5th grade
- Redwood Middle School: Bryn F., 8th Grade
- Sequoia Middle School: Olivia O., 8th Grade
- Sycamore Canyon Elementary: Kennedy G., 5th grade
- Sycamore Canyon Middle School: Sylas D., 8th Grade
- Walnut Elementary: Rosjely M. G., 5th grade
- Weathersfield Elementary School: Kaylyn K., 5th grade
- Westlake Elementary School: Landon L., 5th grade
- Westlake Hills Elementary School: Arianna S., 5th grade
- Wildwood Elementary School: Shirin L., 5th grade
We are proud to celebrate these remarkable students and grateful to the Thousand Oaks Rotary for their continued partnership and for shining a spotlight on the incredible character and contributions of our students.
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