April 2026 Citizens of the Month

Newark City Schools celebrates 31 students every month who are recognized for doing the right thing. The students and their families are honored during a luncheon that is sponsored by a local business. The April luncheon was sponsored by The Energy Cooperative. Congratulations to all of our students who were honored during the April 2026 event: (Photo Gallery)

Newark High School
Emma Hann, grade 9
Alyssa Welborn, grade 10
Ella Davies, grade 11
Kizziah Jackson, grade 12
Kayden Parsley, grade 12 (C-TEC)
Oscar "Valen" Evans, grade 11 (Alternative Academy)

NCS Digital
Dexter Kirkpatrick, grade 4
Juniper Rodriguez, grade 5

Heritage Middle School
Ruby Sewell, grade 6
Sophia Lewis, grade 7
Lilly Chesterton, grade 8

Liberty Middle School
Clara Turner, grade 6
Lillian Morgan, grade 7
Desmond Garcia, grade 8

Wilson Middle School
Arianna Bakos, grade 6
Ally Kilbarger, grade 7
Vanessa Jorrey, grade 8

Ben Franklin Elementary
Freyalyse Hartman, grade 4
Ta'riq Schimpf, grade 5

Carson Elementary
Michael Stoneking, grade 4
Nial Carr, grade 5

Cherry Valley Elementary
Myka Hottinger-Hudson, grade 4
Adeline Schell, grade 5

Hillview Elementary
Ajent Cooperrider, grade 4
Bailey Dobbins, grade 5

John Clem Elementary
Lena Hurler, grade 4
Audriana Henderson, grade 5

Legend Elementary
Aubrey Kelley, grade 4
Mia Liston, grade 5

McGuffey Elementary
Lynixx Scott, grade 4
Aniyah Shell, grade 5