Adrian Public Schools Honors Outstanding Students

Six students recognized for demonstrating Maple PRIDE values

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:15pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a graduation cap icon repeated in a tight grid pattern, capturing the celebratory spirit of student achievement and character development.The Outstanding Citizen Awards celebrate Adrian students who go above and beyond to embody the district's core values.Adrian Today

Adrian Public Schools honored six students from across the district as the latest recipients of the Outstanding Citizen Awards. The awards recognize students who exhibit qualities of Productivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence, known as Maple PRIDE.

Why it matters

The Outstanding Citizen Awards highlight the positive impact students can have in their schools and communities by embodying core values. Recognizing these students reinforces the importance of character development alongside academic achievement.

The details

During the APS Board of Education's regular meeting, Superintendent Nate Parker presented the awards to the following students: Jack Knowles from Alexander Elementary, Kehlani Tindall from Lincoln Elementary, Arianna Owens from Michener Elementary, Elias Collins from Prairie Elementary, Angelique Barocio from Springbrook Middle School, and Adam Parker from Adrian High School.

  • The awards were presented on Monday, April 14, 2026 during the APS Board of Education's regular meeting.

The players

Nate Parker

Superintendent of Adrian Public Schools.

Jack Knowles

Student at Alexander Elementary School.

Kehlani Tindall

Student at Lincoln Elementary School.

Arianna Owens

Student at Michener Elementary School.

Elias Collins

Student at Prairie Elementary School.

Angelique Barocio

Student at Springbrook Middle School.

Adam Parker

Student at Adrian High School.

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The takeaway

The Outstanding Citizen Awards demonstrate Adrian Public Schools' commitment to developing well-rounded students who embody the district's core values of Maple PRIDE. By recognizing these exemplary students, the district is inspiring others to follow in their footsteps and make positive contributions to their schools and communities.