Rising Star Character Student of the Month

The Tuscaloosa City School District honored two schools and almost two dozen students for their efforts of demonstrating good character during the 2022-2023 school year in a Monday afternoon ceremony.

Mayor Walt Maddox and a Tuscaloosa radio leader were the recipients of the Champion of Children Award at the 2023 Blue Ribbon Gala hosted by Child Abuse Prevention Services.

Jessica Carlisle wraps up the 2022-2023 inaugural Rising Star Character Student of the Month series, representing University Place Elementary School.

Jamille Winters uses her talents as a student leader to demonstrate good character to students at Paul W. Bryant High School.

Elly Page, Northridge Middle School's Rising Star Character Student of the Month, demonstrates good character in the classroom and on the court!

Fifth grader Deanna Davis is Southview Elementary School's Rising Star Character Student of the Month!

Local leaders and school staff surprised a fifth grader at Tuscaloosa's Arcadia Elementary last week to recognize her for the example she sets for other students.

DeAria Crumpton, a brave and bright second grader, credited her mother, grandmother and teacher for her good behavior, all of whom looked on as she was recognized Friday.

Administrators at Central High School recognized junior Javion Taylor as the first Rising Star Character Student of the Month Monday afternoon at Central High School.

Katrina Brown, a senior, is the second recipient of the Rising Star Character Student of the Month representing Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy.