North Schuylkill Honors February Students of the Month

Seven elementary and four high school students recognized for embodying various positive qualities

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

The North Schuylkill School District has announced its Students of the Month for February. On the elementary side, seven students were honored for qualities like being a self-starter, positive, ambitious, resourceful, a team player, authentic, and a natural leader. At the high school, two 7th graders, a 9th grader, and a 12th grader were also recognized.

Why it matters

Recognizing students who demonstrate positive character traits and leadership skills helps reinforce the school district's values, inspires other students, and celebrates the accomplishments of young people in the community.

The details

The elementary students honored were Emma Miller, Owen Kowalick, Kendle Goepfert, Kennedy Russamano, Ruben Zapata Cruz, Victor Oquendo, and Alice Kowalick. The high school students recognized were 7th graders Maycee Place and Brooklyn McGurl, 9th grader Braiden Davis, and 12th grader Peter Schachte.

  • The North Schuylkill School District announced the February Students of the Month on February 22, 2026.

The players

North Schuylkill School District

The public school district serving the Fountain Springs, Pennsylvania area.

Emma Miller

A North Schuylkill Elementary student recognized as a self-starter.

Owen Kowalick

A North Schuylkill Elementary student recognized as positive.

Kendle Goepfert

A North Schuylkill Elementary student recognized as ambitious.

Kennedy Russamano

A North Schuylkill Elementary student recognized as resourceful.

Ruben Zapata Cruz

A North Schuylkill Elementary student recognized as a team player.

Victor Oquendo

A North Schuylkill Elementary student recognized as authentic.

Alice Kowalick

A North Schuylkill Elementary student recognized as a natural leader.

Maycee Place

A 7th grade student at North Schuylkill High School recognized as a Student of the Month.

Brooklyn McGurl

A 7th grade student at North Schuylkill High School recognized as a Student of the Month.

Braiden Davis

A 9th grade student at North Schuylkill High School recognized as a Student of the Month.

Peter Schachte

A 12th grade student at North Schuylkill High School recognized as a Student of the Month.

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The takeaway

Recognizing students who embody positive character traits and leadership skills is an important way for the North Schuylkill School District to reinforce its values, inspire other students, and celebrate the accomplishments of young people in the community.