On September 27, 2024 Glenn A. Duffy held the first assembly to recognize students for exceptional character, good behavior, and leadership. This year is the beginning of monthly Kiwanis Terrific Kids Awards assemblies presented by The Gravette Kiwanis Club. Hosts Mr. Bob Kelley, Treasurer of the Gravette Historical Museum, and Dr. Nancy Jones, Family Medical Physician with Ozarks Community Hospital of Gravette, awarded each child a package that includes a certificate, a special pencil, and a bumper sticker!
Terrific Kid is a student recognition program, created by the Kiwanis Club, that promotes character development, self-esteem, and perseverance. Each month, students work with their classroom teacher and establish goals to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance, or schoolwork. Teachers select one boy and one girl each month for recognition. Parents can write nominations for their child's actions outside of school that deserve recognition too! Learn more about Terrific Kids at their website.
Kiwanis International is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization where members meet regularly to perform charitable works. Kiwanis and its affiliated clubs have more than 600,000 members. Kiwanis clubs raise over $100 million each year and report over 18.5 million volunteer hours to strengthen communities and serve children. The Gravette Kiwanis Club meets from 7-8 AM on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, at the Ozarks Community Hospital. Their mission is to serve the children and families of Gravette.
