January Students of the Month chosen

Chosen as January Falls City Middle School Students of the Month are, left to right, Kirstyn Buchholz, Baylee Vrtiska, and Mdison Buckminster.

The students of the month for January at Falls City Middle School were Kirstyn Buchholz, eighth grade; Baylee Vrtiska, seventh grade; and Madison Buckminster, sixth grade. Each pupil received a T-shirt printed with the Student of the Month logo. The shirts are compliments of Stripes and Signs. The Elks Club will sponsor a complimentary meal during Youth Week for all this year’s student of the month recipients and their parents.

Madison is the sixth grade student of the month for January. She is the daughter of Blake and Valerie Buckminster. Her teachers report that she works hard in the classroom and is a great student to have in class. Madison enjoys having lockers and a library with great books to read at Falls City Middle School. Her favorite classes are spelling and art. Madison is active in band and chorus. She is on the honor roll and ABBIT lists.

Outside of school, Madison is active in Travelers basketball and summer softball. Her favorite movie is My Sister’s Keeper, and she enjoys eating at Subway!

Baylee is the seventh grade student of the month for January. She is the daughter of Kim and Kris Vrtiska. Her teachers say that Baylee is a very responsible student and is not afraid to take control of group situations and tasks. She is a great role model for others. Baylee enjoys all of the clubs and activities that keep her busy at Falls City Middle School. Her favorite class is math, and she continues to be on the honor roll and ABBIT lists. She is actively participates in volleyball, basketball, track, band, chorus, show choir, CLOWN Troupe, and quiz bowl.

Baylee is an active member of First United Methodist Church, as well as in FCA, Club Volleyball, and Logos. Baylee’s favorite movie is Remember the Titans, and she enjoys eating at the Great China Buffet!

Kirstyn is the eighth grade student of the month for January. She is the daughter of Kent and Julie Buchholz. Her teachers describe Kirstyn as a model student who works very hard at whatever she may be doing. She is willing to do whatever she needs to in order to help people around her succeed. Kirstyn enjoys all of the teachers and classes at the Falls City Middle School. Her favorite class is science. She is active in volleyball, basketball, track, band, chorus, show choir, FCA, quiz bowl, cheerleading and CLOWN Troupe. She continues to be on the honor roll and ABBIT lists and has been recognized for perfect attendance. Kirstyn has also received superiors on her art work.

Away from school, Kirstyn is active in Logos and Travelers softball. Kirstyn’s favorite movie is The Blind Side and enjoys eating at Breadeaux Pizza!

The students who received honorable mention for January include Sophie Keller, Justin Kercher, Haley Liberty, Maggy Rieschick, Nicholas Vasquez, Jerrica Beckner, Taylor Huey, Kaylee Rosenberger, Krystal Samqua, Clayton Burge, Mitchell Harling, Giana Herpel, and Allyson Scholl.