Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy
BY JIM BEERS
Chester Grade School recognized 22 students on Friday October 16, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy.
There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff at CGS look for and encourage every day. Students are praised for 1) Having Respect, 2) Initiating Responsibility, Valuing Safety, and Encouraging Empathy. (HIVE).
Teachers and staff can nominate students for demonstrating one or more of these traits. Nominations are made twice a month. Students observed using at least one of these traits are eligible for nomination.
For the October 16, 2026 award presentation, there were 22 students who received awards, 9 for Respect, 8 for Responsibility, and 5 for Empathy. Those students are listed below.
RESPECT: (9) Miguel Hernandez Maldonado, Cristian Hernandez Pastor, Apollo Chaput, Millie Louveau, Karington McCarson, Aaron Cotner, Koda McIntyre, Mia Salger, and Haylyn Masterson.
RESPONSIBILITY: (8) Zachary Dillman, Harper Cushman, Atleigh Sullivan, Triston Braddy, Aidan Bowling, Myah Palacio, Katelyn Middendorf, and Chris Eggemeyer.
SAFETY: (0)
EMPATHY: (9) Holden Weisbrod, Mia Phillips, Isabella Pender, Marta Herrera Sica, and Kinley Krantz.
Each student was recognized over the CGS Public Address System and each received a certificate. Samantha Yankey is the new Coordinator of the HIVE Program.