Smith named Most Outstanding 8th Grader
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Calder Smith is all smiles after winning the Most Outstanding Eighth grader award last week at the Columbia Falls Junior High School.
The Columbia Falls Junior High issued its eighth grade awards during an assembly last week as school came to a close. Calder Smith was named the Most Outstanding Eighth Grader for 2026.
The following students were recognized:
Most Improved
A student who has improved since the 7th grade or since the beginning of 8th grade. This might be in academics, behavior, or both.
Brooklyn Peterson
Caiden Porter
Preston Klunder
Abby Hamblin
Blake Littlefield
Audrey VanOstrand
Hudson Patton
Hurley Banning
Deegan Cavanaugh
Tayviaun Robinson
Scholastic
A student who shows consistent and high academic achievement.
Addison Holloway
Sidney Grangroth
Addison Williams
Levi Ypma
Heather Bartel
Quin Brickert
Brooke Thompson
Calder Smith
Josephine Hackethorn
Fiona Lee
Lucas Nieves
Citizenship
An ethical student that you would like to have living next door to you. Someone who shows those characteristics that make them a valued member of our world.
Bailey Johnson
Clyde Ainsworth
Hudson Houser
Gracie Batt
Jazzy Appelt
Eoghan Kelley
Colt Casazza
Marlee Rice
Calder Smith
Josephine Hackethorn
Quin Brickert
Work Effort
A student who shows strong desire to learn and who consistently puts forth more effort than is requested.
Brielle Bates
Carlamarie Seal
Jake Coburn
Trevyn Jackson
Lucas Nieves
Marlee Rice
Sidney Grangroth
Brooke Thompson
Levi Ypma
Colt Casazza
Most Outstanding
Calder Smith