West Essex Middle School Announces Students of the Month: April

West Essex Middle School announced its four Students of the Month for April:

• Seventh-Grade Students of the Month: Julianna Russo and Nicholas Stampone
• Eighth-Grade Students of the Month: Kunal Bhatnagar and Madison Ribeiro

Every month, West Essex Middle School selects four students to be recognized and honored as the Students of the Month. Two students from each grade are selected, and the selection for each month comes from one academic team at each grade level. Cross-teamed students are not neglected and are included in the selection process.

According to a release, to be selected as a Student of the Month, the middle school staff decides to base candidates and selections on a review of the “whole” student, not just the student with the best grades. Character traits such as honesty, perseverance, responsibility, integrity and leadership as well as a student’s academic qualities are included in the selection process.

Honored students have their pictures displayed in the middle school display case outside of the main office and on the middle school website. Honorees are also recognized during the morning announcements and receive a certificate recognizing their accomplishment, a “Student of the Month” locker magnet and a $5.00 Student Store Gift Card.

Photo 1: Kunal Bhatnagar and Madison Ribeiro

Photo 2: Julianna Russo and Nicholas Stampone

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