The Student Spotlight segment of each Board meeting celebrates a student or a group of students who are living out the Portrait of an LPS Graduate, which highlights the life skills each LPS graduate should have. Tomorrow’s workers will succeed by constantly adapting to the changing world around them, and today’s students must begin by learning and developing life skills - where every student should be well-adjusted, thriving, and balanced.

Additionally, students will develop skills in:

• Communication
• Global/Cultural Awareness
• Character and Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving and Adaptability
• Creativity and Risk Taking
• Resiliency and Collaboration
• Self Advocacy
• All surrounding Rigorous and Relevant Academic Skills

LPS strives to implement opportunities to grow these skills at every level of education and recognize students of all ages. At their regularly scheduled meeting on May 8, 2025, the Board recognized students from Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education and Arapahoe High School.

Centennial Academy

Josiah Juarez joined Centennial’s learning community at the end of his first grade year. He stood out from his classmates by working hard on mastering RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT ACADEMIC SKILLS, especially in literacy. By third grade, he was a model student and became a shining example of a student performer in the building. He pushed himself to TAKE RISKS by participating in the annual Spelling Bee and later auditioned for solo opportunities in the fifth grade school musical. We are so proud of his perseverance and RESILIENCE!

Isaiah White has enhanced the Centennial community from the very first week of his arrival at the school: he has a knack for spotting people who are in need. He can often be found sharing math strategies with grateful classmates or assisting the building facilitator after finishing lunch, demonstrating his CHARACTER and COLLABORATION. By creating positive relationships through his social awareness, Isaiah offers an exciting opportunity for us to predict his success and ongoing impact in LPS!

Arapahoe High School

Arapahoe High School’s Unified Basketball Team was recognized for their amazing accomplishments–the Black team won the state championship! 

• Olivia Sevier
• Derek Aguilar
• Sophia Maynard
• Darby Ellis
• Sydney Gilbert
• Owen Smith
• Bennett Rysavy 
• Giovanni Caranna
• Michael Caranna
• Simeon Moses
• Kate Murphy
• Braelynn Winn
• Ryan Olson
• Sofia Dunning
• Claire Martin
• Melisse Williams 
• Aaron Escamilla 
• Finn Kennedy
• Mac Buckley
• Will Edson
• Myles Gilbert
• Quinn Adamowski
• Taylor Bradley
• Ellie Waanders 
• Cole Saia
• Matthew Walling

These remarkable students exemplify the spirit of teamwork, COLLABORATION, perseverance, and positivity that defines Arapahoe. Throughout the season, they displayed unparalleled school spirit, lifting each other up with encouragement and enthusiasm, both on and off the court. Their ability to work together, support one another, TAKE RISKS, and stay focused on their shared goal of excellence led them to victory. With an unwavering belief in each other and a commitment to RESILIENCE, these athletes have shown what true teamwork and determination can accomplish. They are not only champions on the court but also shining examples of the power of inclusivity and unity. We are so proud of how ADAPTABLE and kind our athletes and peers are. Go Warriors!