Nick Robinson was a Grade 12 student at Vista Virtual School in 2021-22. Nick started his fitness journey at a central Alberta Dojo. When the business began to struggle as a result of the pandemic, Nick volunteered to teach classes to help keep the business afloat. Here he was able to support others in their fitness […]

Josh Meinczinger is a Grade 6 student at Busby School. He was nominated for the Citizenship Award by Teacher Jim Schaffer.  Josh always seems to be in a good mood and his positive attitude makes him a role model for all his classmates. Schaffer says, “During our dancing unit, he helped his group show off […]

Madelyn Beattie is a Grade 6 student at Busby School. She was nominated for the Citizenship Award by Teacher Jim Schaffer.  Maddy is a superb athlete and although she could dominate any sport she wants, she is also and excellent teammate and wants her fellow teammates to improve with her. She helps and supports others, […]

Brinley Ryrie is a Kindergarten student at Eleanor Hall School. She was nominated for the Citizenship Award by Teacher Nadine Stoyko.  Brinley is very responsible — she knows the rules and routines and follows them without needing reminders. She is always attentive and is an active participant. She takes care of her personal things as […]

Gavin Borris is a Grade 9 student at Eleanor Hall School. He was nominated for the Citizenship Award by Teacher Michelle Savoie.  As a member of the school’s Student Wellness Action Team, Gavin inquired about getting a slushie machine, as a long term fundraiser. After receiving approval, he offered to manage the small business. Gavin […]

Keysha McKort is a Grade 8 student at Fort Assiniboine School. She was nominated for the Citizenship Award by Teacher Dallas Wyman.  Last year Fort Assiniboine School won a grant to build a large hydroponics system from scratch. Keysha not only played a major role in helping win the grant but also in building the […]

Hayden Rau is a Grade 9 student at Pembina North Community School. He was nominated for the Citizenship Award by Teacher Carling Montgomery.  Hayden is very responsible. He is always prepared for his classes and does what is needed and asked of him. He doesn’t need to be asked to help out when there is […]

Allyse Borst is a Grade 9 student at Pembina North Community School. She was nominated for the Citizenship Award by Teacher Carling Montgomery.  Allyse is a lovely person who genuinely cares about those around her. She can often be seen helping and supporting others – her peers and younger students in various activities like sports, […]

David Minchin is a Grade 9 student at Vista Virtual School. He was nominated for the Citizenship Award by Mike Wurz, Leader and Minister of the Rochfort Bridge Hutterite Colony. David attends school at the Rochort Bridge Colony School where his parents teach.    Wurz says, “Over the last five years, I have seen David […]

Benjamin and Joshua Fray are twin brothers who are enrolled in Grade 11 at Vista Virtual School. They were nominated for the Citizenship Award by their friend, Ken Black. Benjamin and Joshua demonstrate responsibility by taking initiative to accomplish any duties they are assigned. Black says, “They take a great deal of time out of […]