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Fifth-grader Adrian Peterson honored for high NWEA score
Summary
The committee recognized Adrian Peterson of Fairplain East for scoring 246 on the NWEA math assessment; family members and committee members praised his effort and discussed presenting formal recognition at a full commission meeting.
The Communications committee invited fifth grader Adrian Peterson and his family for a public recognition after he scored 246 on the NWEA math assessment.
Adrian said he kept calm during the test and practiced over the summer. Committee members noted that his score is at a high-school level for some subjects and praised his family for supporting his academic success. Parents in the audience and committee members discussed expanding recognition to other high-achieving students and possibly presenting certificates at a full commission meeting.
No formal awards were adopted during the committee meeting; members suggested staff coordinate with the city clerk to identify options for a future full commission recognition or certificate.
