We are excited to celebrate the outstanding staff and students selected as WooStars for the month of January! Below, you will find the list of this month’s honorees, along with their photos and shared insights about their contributions from our school communities.
Please note: There was no WooStar selection for the week of December 30 - January 3 due to the holiday break. For a full list of WooStars for the 2024-25 academic year, visit the WooStars Archives webpage.
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Justine Gould, Cafeteria Manager at Forest Grove Middle School - Week of 01/06 to 01/10
“Justine is an amazing kitchen manager who brings both skill and heart to everything she does, keeping the kitchen running smoothly and efficiently. She’s great at creating a supportive and motivated team atmosphere, encouraging everyone to do their best. Justine has a sharp eye for detail. She makes sure the food is always top-notch, safety standards are met, and waste is kept to a minimum. Justine’s friendly nature and strong organizational skills make her a true asset, keeping things running like clockwork and making everyone’s day better.”
Joy Aguirmah, First Grade Scholar at City View Discovery School - Week of 01/13 to 01/17
“Joy is truly a JOY to have in the classroom day in and day out. She takes initiative in first grade each day to be a great role model, helping out wherever she can. She often is one step ahead of her teacher- passing out supplies and materials, holding doors, and comforting friends who may need help throughout the day. She is such a hard worker and leads by example, being a great friend to all!”
Richard Nieves, Assistant Principal at Grafton Street School - Week of 01/20 to 01/24
“Mr. Nieves' perseverance and dedication to all the students and families at Grafton Street School is remarkable and a perfect example of ensuring all the students and families feel as one! Mr. Nieves strives to ensure everyone feels safe, equal, respected, but above all supported in any and all ways necessary.”
Morgan Blundell, 12th Grade Scholar at Worcester Technical High School - Week of 01/27 to 01/31
"Morgan has volunteered her free time with the local non-profit, Simon Says Give-Worcester, since 2018. During this time she helped fundraise, prepare and deliver over 1,500 backpacks & binders to rising middle schoolers. She has also helped to deliver or host Birthday parties for underprivileged children 12 and under, who wouldn't otherwise have one. She was the first applicant for their Kid Advisory Board, and held a 2 year tenure as President of the Worcester organization. Aside from that, she attains great grades academically and does amazing in her carpentry shop, in which she and her peers also built a house in the city. She exemplifies kindness, community, and brilliance.”