Summit Academy K-8 Independence

Cookies with Mrs. Cutler in Mrs. Comforts class.

These kiddos worked hard to raise money for Jogapalooza and this was one of their rewards 🍪 👏

5th Grade Program!

These kids totally rocked it. It is so fun to see them up there 👏

3rd Grade Animal Research!

Reminder to please REGISTER on FundHub if you haven’t already for 2026 Jogapalooza! Then SHARE your student’s webpage to help them reach their fundraising goals.

Jogapalooza has officially started!!

First step, make sure you sign up on FundHub.
Then, start sharing the link, calling businesses, family members and friends.

There are SO many exciting prizes to be earned- individually, class and school wide.

We can’t wait to see what we can accomplish 👏

Underground Teacher Dress Up Day 🌺

Yesterday all teachers dressed up in their tropical prints and leis.

Did your student notice? 👀

Teacher Appreciation Awards 🏆

Most Relatable – Tyra Ah Kuoi
Most Relatable – Brantleigh Bannon
Scene Stealer – Adam Bean
Scene Stealer – Aidan Stotesbery
Difference Maker – Theresa Botchway
Comedy Star – Tyson Bjazevich
Comedy Star – Kim Dymock
Comedy Star – Bethany Janes
Spotlight on Success – Annie Clayton
Spotlight on Success – Julie Fox
Above & Beyond – Nina Patterson
Best Ensemble Leader – Christina Pherson
Best Ensemble Leader – Christine Bennee
Director’s Vision – Christy Toala
Most Relatable Teacher – Jesse Tucker
Leading Role Model – Debra Wallace
Heart of Gold Award – Jessica Barrus
Fitness Superstar – David Martin
Student Success Hero – Mindy Ockey

Teacher Appreciation Awards 🏆

5th:
Best Special Effects (Creative Learning) – Jennifer Canals
Hall of Fame – Heike Ueberjahn-Walkey
Most Memorable – Dion Drummond
Best Scriptwriter (Best Lessons) – Erin Hughes

Paras:
Calm in the Chaos – Constanze Kocherscheidt
Above & Beyond – Veyance Ramirez
Behind-the-Scenes Hero – Ashley Walker

6th:
Breakout Star (Helps Students Find Their Strengths) – Julie Clark
Classroom MVP (Makes Learning Fun) – Bernhard Steigenberger
Most Memorable – Natalie Westwood
Classroom MVP (Makes Learning Fun) – Karrie Wilbur

Paras:
Biggest Heart – Heather Hatch
Behind-the-Scenes Hero – Brandy Wilbur

Teacher Appreciation Awards 🏆

3rd:
Best Plot Twists (Makes Learning Fun) – Jaylen Bettridge
Best Plot Twists (Makes Learning Fun) – Susan Christensen
Classroom Energy – Jamie Comfort
Best Special Effects (Creative Projects & Activities) – Nicole Gursch

Paras:
Kindness Counts – Anke Friedrichs
Best Problem Solver – Abbigail Rogers
Biggest Heart – Nicole Sanovich

4th:
Classroom Energy – Jamie Coleman
Best Director (Keeps the Class on Track) – Regula Tajeddini
Most Inspiring – Rebecca Gordon
Best Action Hero (Always on the Move) – Alessandra Gulino

Paras:
Always There Award – Angela Barmum
Best Problem Solver – Amanda Fry