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Winston‑Dillard SD 116 honors students with superintendent awards
Summary
At its regular meeting, the Winston‑Dillard School District recognized several students with Superintendent Awards for April 2026, citing academic effort, leadership and kindness at Rockaway, Looking Glass and McGovern elementary schools.
The Winston‑Dillard SD 116 board recognized multiple students as recipients of the Superintendent Award for April 2026.
Speaker 2, who later identified themself as Sanal (student reporter), announced that "Opal Burns has been chosen as the Winston Dillard Superintendent Award winner for April 2026," noting Opal is a pre‑K student at Rockaway Elementary and naming her parents, Darien Mitchell and Justin Burns. The presenter praised Opal's eagerness to learn, empathy and perseverance during a difficult period.
Sanal also read nominations for other students, highlighting Bryland Redmond of Looking Glass — described as a strong reader and classroom leader — and Adelaide ("Addie") Merkert of McGovern Elementary, noted for leadership and being well liked by peers. Teachers were named in the nominations and thanked: the record identifies Jessica as Opal's teacher and Ms. Walton for the Looking Glass nomination.
The awards were presented during the opening portion of the meeting; board members offered brief congratulations and the meeting moved on to regular reports and business.
