ERIE'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Erie's Public Schools Student Stairclimber Awards

Erie's Public Schools strives to always celebrate the success of our students. As part of that initiative, the Stairclimber Award is presented monthly at regular School Board meetings (from October through May) to one student from each building, recognizing their tenacity, grit and perseverance toward making improvements in their ABC's -- Attendance, Behavior and Classroom Performance.

The EPS Stairclimber Award, which stems from PA School Climate Data feedback and Strategic Plan Survey results, supports our district-wide movement of School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (SWPBIS).

Meet our October 2023 Stairclimbers!

Raneem Aloush, Edison Elementary School, 5th grade

"Raneem's commitment to coming to school is amazing! She embodies the phrase "small but mighty" as she overcomes medical challenges and continues to make school attendance a priority. Edison is a better place with children like Raneem in our presence."

Jaxon Galentine, JoAnna Connell Elementary School, 3rd grade

"Jaxon has shown significant improvement from last year to this year academically, socially and behaviorally.  He is always eager and ready to learn and comes to school excited every day. He is quick to be a great friend and help me out inside of the classroom whenever I need it.  He is a model student for our be respectful, be responsible, be safe motto and has been a great helper. Jaxon has an infectious smile that lights up the entire room when he walks in and makes anybody’s bad day, a better one. I cannot wait to see the good things he will do this year! I am so proud of him! " 

Toreion Hansbrew, Jefferson Elementary School, 5th grade 

"Toreion is off to a great start this year! He is making good choices that promote happiness and learning! Toreion is always a student I can ask to help myself or others! He is s shining star for all the right reasons this year!"

Victoria Hatton, McKinley Elementary School, 5th grade

"Victoria comes to school prepared to learn every day.  She is a kind, helpful student who has demonstrated respectful behaviors in the classroom.  She has shown great progress in following the McKinley expectations, in the classroom and elsewhere in the school.  Her positive leadership qualities make her a great role model academically and behaviorally."

London Marion, Grover Cleveland Elementary School, 3rd grade

"London has shown great improvement through attendance. She is a great helper to her brother with special needs who also attends Grover Cleveland. We are so proud of you, London."

Jace Mead, Pfeiffer-Burleigh Elementary School, 1st grade

"Jace has started his year off in a very positive way! Last year he had some significant behavior concerns. He had a few issues at the beginning of the year but has learned to take a break and come back to the learning. Although he can earn a break mid-afternoon,he often decides he would rather come to the carpet with the class to participate!"

K'veon Mercer, Lincoln Elementary School, 2nd grade

A'Niyah Moore, East Middle School, 8th grade 

"A'Niyah has had a positive start to the 2023-2024 school year. We are so excited to see A'Niyah showing her 3R's being ready, respectful, and responsible each day. This year she has shown improvement within the classroom and in her interactions with her peers here at East! Keep up the postive changes A'Niyah!" 

Romeo Semenyakov, Harding Elementary School, 3rd grade

"Romeo's behavior has really turned around! He is making good choices and his math and reading skills are starting to shine. We are so proud of him!"

Cassie Stockton, Diehl Elementary School 4th grade 

"I would like to nominate Cassie Stockton. Cassie is the model student for Diehl Elementary. Cassie comes to school every day with a smile on her face and ready to take on the day. Cassie is always committed to trying her best in whatever she does. She is the most respectful, responsible, and safe student at Diehl. Cassie makes everyone feel welcomed and is always the first one to help someone when they are struggling. I am honored to have such an outstanding student in my classroom. Way to go, Cassie! You make Diehl proud!"

Zion Barnett, Wilson Middle School School, 7th grade (not pictured)

"Zion has started the year with an outstanding attitude and commitment to having a great year. He has been on task, respectful to his teachers and peers, and willing to help in anyway possible to make Wilson a better place. We are so happy with his progress and look forward to seeing him continue it throughout the year."

Cooper Bebko, Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy, 12th grade (not pictured)

"Cooper has had excellent attendance this year. He has been in class every day and has had a great attitude about school, about life, and about himself. He is challenging himself and shows a great desire to learn and grow. We are so proud of him!"

Gavin Goda, Strong Vincent Middle School, 8th grade (not pictured)

"Every day, we charge our students to "make middle school matter" and no one does it better than eighth grader, Gavin Goda. Simply stated - Gavin's a rock star. He puts a tremendous amount of effort into all he does at Strong Vincent. From the classroom, to the soccer field, to being a three year member of our sailing team . . . Gavin is truly making middle school matter. With courage, he conquers."

Jayden Holmes, Perry Elementary School, 5th grade (not pictured)

"Jayden has not missed a day of school yet, he is kind to his peers, respectful to adults. He is always willing to help out and participates in classroom discussions. He is definitely a positive role model. We are very proud of him at Perry!"

Jullian Mickel Jr., Erie High School, 9th grade (not pictured)

"Julian started the year off on the wrong foot. However, the past two weeks, Julian has done a wonderful job. He hasn't missed one class. He is always smiling and polite to adults. Julian is being respectful, responsible and resilient. We are very proud of him."

Trayshawn Taylor, Patrick J. DiPaolo Student Success Center at Emerson Gridley, 7th grade (not pictured)

"Trayshawn recently joined our Middle School Cyber Program. He has already made a positive impact on our classrooms. Trayshawn asks for help, works all class to complete his assignments, participates in class discussions, and volunteers answers. He is very pleasant and well spoken. Way to go, Trayshawn!"