Congratulations to the recent graduates of Middleburg Elementary School: Gregory Aronson, Yazmin Corona, Veronica Cortes-Godoy, Kayla Giuliani, Caroline Greer, James Jarvis, Chase Keen, Nathan Longerbeam, Aaron Mamula, Mairin Rivett, Cole Shreiner, and Amber Villagomez.

Awards Ceremony - D.A.R.E. and D.A.R. Awards

Numerous awards were presented to Middleburg Elementary School Students during the annual awards assembly. Fifth grader Mairin Rivett won two of the major awards. Deputy Heydens of the Loudoun County Sheriff's Department presented her with the D.A.R.E. Essay Contest Award, and D.A.R. Representative, Mrs. Wetmore, presented Mairin with the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award for her conduct at school, and in recognition of the many service projects she has completed for her community.

Academic Awards

Principal Gary Wilkers and fifth grade teacher Miss Roxanne Slater presented the President's Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards to students who had consistently maintained high grades and test scores throughout their elementary school years. Each student received a certificate and a letter from President George W. Bush. Recipients of the award were Greg Aronson, Kayla Giuliani, Caroline Greer, James Jarvis, Chase Keen, Nathan Longerbeam, Aaron Mamula, and Mairin Rivett. Veronica Cortes-Godoy received the Educational Improvement Award from Miss Slater.

Physical Fitness Awards

Fifth Grade National Award Winners were Greg Aronson, Veronica Cortes-Godoy, Kayla Giuliani, Aaron Mamula, and Mairin Rivett; and fourth graders Phoebe Bain and Kate Sandberg. The fifth grade second time Presidential Physical Fitness Award was presented to Caroline Greer. Running Club awards for most miles run for the year went to fifth graders Greg Aronson and Aaron Mamula, and fourth grader Jose Ibarra-Mendoza.

Fine Arts Awards

Kayla Giuliani was presented the Outstanding Music Student Award, and Caroline Greer received the Outstanding Art Student Award.

Library Awards

Middleburg Elementary Librarian Mrs. Charlene Lane presented the LifeLong Reader Award to Veronica Cortes-Godoy and named Amber Villagomez the Library Slogan Contest Winner.

Citizenship Awards for Kindergarten through Fourth Grades

Each teacher awarded good citizenship awards to two students in the kindergarten through the fourth grades. Awards were presented to Kindergarteners Mitchell Longerbeam and Amanda McGroddy; First Graders Robin Peterson and Noah Turner; Second Graders Ryan Basinger and Doria Gilberg, Third Graders Yovanni Arellano and Autumn Potts; and Fourth Graders Eve Gallegos and Cole Smith.

Perfect Attendance Awards

Awarded to junior Russell Davidson of Warrenton, sophomore Brenton Lewis of Warrenton, freshman Anne Olimpi of Middleburg, junior Ryan Plummer of Warrenton, and junior Lilly Withers of Aldie.