Elizabethtown Area Middle School's "Student of the Month" program spotlights the outstanding achievements and personal growth among its student body. Aligned with the school's Leader In Me Initiative and drawing inspiration from the "7 Habits of Highly Effective People," each month is dedicated to focusing on a specific habit. The program's primary goal is to acknowledge and celebrate students who embody these principles, contributing to the creation of a positive and growth-oriented school environment.

This initiative reflects EAMS's commitment to holistic education, emphasizing character development alongside academic excellence. Teachers actively nominate students who exhibit outstanding commitment, leadership, and growth in the designated habit, with monthly recognition events shining a spotlight on these commendable achievements.

The "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" are integral to our Leader In Me Program, where they are consistently emphasized to students throughout the school year. The program is designed to foster the development of healthy peer relationships, encourage responsible decision-making, and instill a sense of ownership in their choices. Through these habits, we aim to empower students with essential life skills that contribute to their overall personal and academic growth.

Leader in Me helps students learn how to become self-reliant, take initiative, plan ahead, set and track goals, do their homework, prioritize their time, manage their emotions, be considerate of others, express their viewpoint persuasively, resolve conflicts, find creative solutions, value differences, and live a balanced life. The process helps students develop the skills and self-confidence they need to lead their lives and succeed in school and beyond. These Habits are discussed with students frequently throughout the school year in our Leader In Me Program.

2024-2025 Honorees By Month

February 2025

Throughout February, Elizabethtown Area Middle School focused on Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood, reinforcing our commitment to helping students build strong relationships, make responsible decisions, and take ownership of their choices.

Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood emphasizes the importance of listening before responding. This habit teaches students that by truly listening to others, they can achieve deeper, more meaningful communication. We see this habit in action when students actively listen to others' ideas and feelings, striving to understand different perspectives. They engage with their ears, eyes, and hearts, demonstrating empathy and respect. By refraining from interrupting and confidently sharing their own thoughts, they foster a culture of open and effective communication.

We are proud to recognize our outstanding award winners for February:

6th Grade

• Logan Glass
• Maci Hart
• Graysen Gulden
• Reagan Planey
• Colten Doster
• Natalie Young

7th Grade

• Emma Newcomer
• Carson Pingitore
• Gavin Bircher
• Grace Wolpert
• Rudy Brisbane
• Rylee Yost

8th Grade

• Leah Louer
• Ronit Neopaney
• Olive Bombash
• Ashton Espirito
• Hailey Metzger
• Joel Truong

January 2025

Throughout January, Elizabethtown Area Middle School focused on Habit 4: Think Win-Win, reinforcing our commitment to helping students build strong relationships, make responsible decisions, and take ownership of their choices.

Think Win-Win embodies the belief that everyone can succeed and that there is ample opportunity for good things to happen for all. Our honorees this month exemplify this principle by celebrating others’ successes and demonstrating kindness when their peers achieve. They are learning to balance the courage to pursue their own goals with a genuine consideration for others’ needs and aspirations. When conflicts arise, they strive to find solutions where everyone can benefit—because it’s not "me vs. you," but "us together."

We are proud to recognize our outstanding award winners for January:

6th Grade

• Alyson Ebersole
• Olivia Errett
• Jase Lokey    
• Justin Myers
• Autumn Reider
• EJ Vizcaino   

7th Grade

• Helen Crispino
• Jeremy Hawk    
• Kaylee Hollinger    
• Joshua Kiesel    
• Kherington Powell    
• Carson Schiavoni

8th Grade

• Kelsey Cunningham
• Saral Dhakal
• Orion Fogelman
• Sophia Meyer    
• Jeff Pierdon    
• Bella Spigelmeyer   

Congratulations to all our award winners for embodying the principle of Think Win-Win! Your commitment to celebrating the success of others, fostering collaboration, and seeking solutions where everyone can benefit is truly inspiring.

December 2024

Throughout December, Elizabethtown Area Middle School emphasized Habit 3: Put First Things First, reinforcing our commitment to helping students build strong relationships, make responsible decisions, and take ownership of their choices.

Putting First Things First means focusing on priorities and managing time effectively. Students practice this by identifying their most important tasks, organizing their schedules, and avoiding distractions. They learn to act with intention, balance responsibilities, and align their actions with their goals, contributing to their classroom success, their school’s mission, and their growth as responsible citizens.

We are proud to recognize our outstanding award winners for December:

6th Grade

• Josh Bushey
• Skylar Heisey
• Julia Herres
• Lucy Kanfer
• Kobe Kiehl
• Noble Say

7th Grade

• Reese Hamlin
• Aubrey McCoach    
• Jane Morehart
• Nora Rosborough
• Mason Seigrist    
• Carter Zimmerman   

8th Grade

• Colton Gillham
• Robert Hostetter
• Emma Kanfer
• Joey Mohr
• Naelle Pierre
• Aspen Reaggs

Congratulations to all our award winners for embodying the principle of Put First Things First! Your commitment to prioritizing what truly matters, setting meaningful goals, and making thoughtful decisions serves as an inspiration to everyone around you.