Wyoming County Schools honors teachers, staff and students at "Celebrating Success" night

Wyoming County Schools used its board meeting to spotlight educators and students, presenting district awards and celebrating a national honor. Superintendent John Henry opened the meeting by introducing board members and saying the evening would recognize outstanding teachers, support staff, counselors and principals from across the district.

Business sponsors presented or helped present the awards. Kent McBride of Professional Business Products introduced the Teacher of the Year (identified in the transcript as Miss Adams) and praised the recipient's constant presence at school events and dedication to students. McBride told the honoree: "If you are a good teacher, it's something you choose to do 24 hours a day, seven days a week, not just when the bell rings." The board and sponsors presented tokens of appreciation and took photos.

Tim Leardis of Leardis Law Office presented the Principal of the Year award and cited the principal of Huff Consolidated (referred to in the transcript as Mr. Indicott) for hands-on leadership and a national Samsung Solve for Tomorrow award the school earned. School Bus Solutions and Jonathan Cruz sponsored the Service Personnel of the Year award and the district recognized Mary Lester for her thoroughness and role as a welcoming front-office presence.

Austin (meeting presenter) introduced Brook Bailey as Wyoming County's first Milken Educator Award recipient, describing the Milken Award as "the Oscar of Teaching" and noting the $25,000 unrestricted prize and a professional learning visit to Washington, D.C.

Staff also recognized several student achievements including Governor's Workforce Credentials recipients, Golden Horseshoe winners (Bailey Walker, Aaron Morgan, Ariana Baker, Benjamin Rainey) and state social-studies contest winners. The superintendent thanked families, sponsors and staff who support these achievements.

The awards segment concluded with photos and a district thank-you to sponsors. Staff said there would be follow-up acknowledgements and photographs for honorees and families.