Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston –
The Fort Sam Houston Elementary School Student Council has
been selected as an American Student Council Association “Council of
Excellence.” Since 1987, the National Association of Elementary School
Principals has recognized the outstanding efforts and hard work of student
councils throughout the nation with this prestigious award. This award honors
excellence in leadership, citizenship and community service.
To be considered, the
student council had to complete an application that included detailed
descriptions of two projects. The elementary school council highlighted their
San Antonio Food Bank drive, and a chain link fence art project in which they
used plastic inserts in the fence to create Cougar Paws to promote school
spirit.
For the application, they also had to provide a copy of
their constitution, an explanation of their election process, recommendation
letters from their principal and their Student Council president, and photos of
the activities.
Dr. Tonya Hyde, Fort Sam Houston Elementary School
principal, was thrilled about the recognition. “One of our core beliefs is that
we are all leaders in our school community. This recognition shows that we are
truly living out that belief,” Hyde said. “Our student council is a vital part
of our school’s success and we are proud of all they have accomplished.”
The council will receive an official certificate and letter
of congratulations for display and will also be listed on the National
Association of Elementary School Principals website for the accomplishments.
The Student Council is sponsored by fifth-grade teacher Brandon Jones,
fifth-grade teacher Sage Blount and first-grade teacher Ariana Rios.