The Holly Springs Optimist Club recently honored seven CCSD students, along with an outstanding teacher and a paraprofessional at its annual Middle School Awards breakfast, which recognizes distinguished special needs students and their supportive teachers and staff.

2023 Honorees
Creekland MS: Aniya Lott, Positive Attitude
Dean Rusk MS: Arshuan Styles, Student of Integrity
ET Booth MS: Kenny Diffin, Most Improved
L.R. Tippens Center: Liam Klein, Outstanding Achievement
Mill Creek MS: Xiomara Rubio Alvarado, Outstanding Achievement
Teasley MS: Juana Gaspar-Miguel, Most Improved
Woodstock MS: Shaun Haring, Most Improved
The teacher award for Outstanding Achievement in Education: Ryan Cherry, Mill Creek MS
Paraprofessional of the Year: Dane Holcomb, L.R. Tippens Center