Center Elementary Fifth-Grader Named Student of the Month

Caitlyn Bruce, a fifth-grader at , was named the Student of the Month.

Superintendent Phillip Price presented her with a resolution at a recent school board meeting and said Caitlyn has shown a willingness to help other students and staff.

"She has offered her assistance in science class with owl pellets, very commendable, and with other presentations such as a voice thread ecosystem project," Price said.

He added that she showed leadership skills in co-chairing the school's toy collection for children at Hillcrest Hospital. She also has been featured as a Center Bucketfiller.

"She exemplifies the principles of filling the buckets of those around her and she continually exhibits a positive attitude," Price said.