Awards were handed out to students across the division and all eighth-grade students were officially recognized as they matriculated from the Middle School to the Upper School.

Each eighth-grade student had the opportunity to share something meaningful about themselves and their Middle School journey. Reflections were shared by Anya B. ’30, Ben P. ’30, and Akhil S. ’30. The ceremony closed with Head of Upper School Ginger Cobb welcoming students to the Upper School.

Two students in each grade received the Saints Awards, which is bestowed upon students who deserve special recognition for their consistent acts of service, graciousness, and kindness during the school year. In the sixth grade, Elssa Kesse and Jack Miller received the honor while Ava Smith and Bryce Sealey were recognized in the seventh grade. The two eighth-grade students to earn the Saints Award were Addie Miller and Logan Ehsani.

Additionally, three other eighth-grade students were honored during the event. Excellence in Academic Achievement Awards were given to Mateo A. and London G., both of whom demonstrated outstanding effort and performance in their core subjects. Finally, the Head of School Award, the highest honor in the Middle School, was presented to the member of the eighth grade whose personal achievement and contribution to the Middle School merited special recognition. Ezra S. was granted the Head of School Award by St. Andrew’s Head of School Robert Kosasky.