Nominated by Ms. Gearhart

Eligah was incredibly polite and respectful during our discussion about academics. He is on top of his school work and does a great job collaborating with teachers to stay successful!

Nominated by Ms. Gilmore

Sylvia is always willing to help around the classroom and any student who needs help. She is a role model to her peers and I am very blessed to have her in class.

Nominated by Ms. Prendergast

Ronaldo is a pleasant surprise. He is so polite and kind. He saw me struggling to carry a bunch of stuff into the building and immediately offered to help without being asked. I could have 100 Ronaldos in my class.

Nominated by Ms. Serna

Emma is an outstanding student at Ottawa High School, exemplifying hard work and dedication in everything she does. She constantly goes above and beyond, as seen when she asked Ms. Tooley and I to print out extra ACT questions so she could practice on her own during her free time. Her initiative and drive to improve are truly inspiring. In addition to her academic excellence, Emma is incredibly respectful and deeply appreciative of the OHS staffulty, always expressing gratitude for their support. On the volleyball court, she continues to shine as a hardworking athlete and a model of great character. Emma’s commitment, both in the classroom and in sports, sets a remarkable example for her peers.

Nominated by Ms. Britton

Alec has started off the school year with a positive attitude and has kept his grades at all A's for the past 3 weeks! Alec is always polite and has a smile on his face when he says "hello"or "good morning"

Nominated by Ms. Ward

Olivia always has a smile every time I see her in the hall, no matter what time of day it is. She comes to 7th hour with an upbeat attitude and ready to learn, even at the end of the day when everyone exhausted! I appreciate the encouragement that she gives her classmates by telling them "good job!" when they finish their work.

Nominated by Ms. Serna

Leon truly deserves the title of Cyclone of the Week due to his remarkable positive attitude and unwavering work ethic, both in the classroom and on the football field. His dedication shines through as he consistently offers support to his classmates in math, patiently explaining concepts and helping others grasp challenging material. Beyond his academic contributions, Leon’s politeness and respect toward both peers and teachers create a supportive and inclusive environment for everyone. On the football field, his hard work and determination are equally evident, as he pushes himself to be the best he can be. Leon’s blend of kindness, academic support, and athletic commitment makes him an exemplary role model and a deserving candidate for Cyclone of the Week.

Nominated by Ms. Prendergast

Sierra has come back to school and is ready to make it a great year! I am so proud of her

Nominated by Ms. Gearhart

Addison reached out to me before school started to inquire about the possibility of doing a senior sunrise for the class of 2025. She is responsible for initiating the event and creating the infographic that was used to advertise the event. Because of Addison's initiative and creativity, there were over 60 seniors who attended the senior sunrise and celebrated the start of their final year at OHS!

Nominated by Ms. Gearhart

Kaydin took the initiative to create a banner and photo opp prop to use for pictures during the senior sunrise!

Nominated by Mr. Hamor

Aubrey introduced herself to me right away and took initiative to get Spanish Club up and running. As a new teacher, her enthusiasm and initiative took stress off my plate. She already has goals for our club and ideas for how we can be a wonderful part of our Cyclone community.

Nominated by Ms. Baldwin

This student has gone above and beyond to help me get initiated into OHS, connecting me with other theatre students, encouraging students to come talk to me, and taking initiative to nominate fellow students for opportunities that he thinks would benefit them. He also has gone above and beyond to volunteer to serve our club and community, spending extra hours even on the first days of school being a leader to get things together for the activity fair.