Academic & citizenship Excellence Award
The Academic and Citizenship Excellence Award is based on grades and character.
It is open to all Glenn Heights, DeSoto ISD, and Red Oak ISD Scholars.
Scholars must be enrolled in an accredited public, private, charter, or home school to be considered for an A.C.E. Award. They must have an 80 average or better and a good attendance record. Nominated scholars are also respectful of others, follow school rules, and demonstrate good character by being honest, helpful, and dependable.
A.C.E. scholars will be selected every six weeks. The nomination period opens on the Monday following the end of the previous six-week grading period and will be open for two weeks. Eligible scholars can be nominated every six-week grading period.
Click here to nominate a deserving scholar.
Nominating Periods
- 1st Six Weeks: September 22 - October 10, 2025
- 2nd Six Weeks: November 10 - November 21, 2025
- 3rd Six Weeks: December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026
- 4th Six Weeks: February 23 - March 6, 2026
- 5th Six Weeks: April 20 - May 1, 2026
- 6th Six Weeks: May 25 - June 5, 2026
A.C.E. Award Recipients will be announced on the following dates:
- 1st Six Weeks: October 20, 2025
- 2nd Six Weeks: December 1, 2025
- 3rd Six Weeks: January 12, 2026
- 4th Six Weeks: March 16, 2026
- 5th Six Weeks: May 11, 2026
- 6th Six Weeks: June 15, 2026
CONGRATULATIONS 2025- 2026 SCHOLARS!
1st Six Weeks
- Krislyn Morris - 5th Grade - Donald T. Shields Elementary School
- Naomi Horne - 1st Grade - Wimbish Dual Language Academy
- Jude Pierce - 11th Grade - University Prep
- Juliet Pierce - 11th Grade - University Prep
2nd Six Weeks
- Angelo Miguel Araneta - 6th Grade - Red Oak Middle School
- Naomi Horne - 1st Grade - Wimbish Dual Language Academy
- Jude Pierce - 11th Grade - University Prep
- Juliet Pierce - 11th Grade - University Prep
3rd Six Weeks
- Novi E. Joyner - 5th Grade - Donald T. Shields Elementary School
- Alaric Montgomery - 12th Grade - Life School
- Naomi Horne - 1st Grade - Wimbish Dual Language Academy
- Jude Pierce - 11th Grade - University Prep
- Juliet Pierce - 11th Grade - University Prep
4th Six Weeks
5th Six Weeks
6th Six Weeks
CONGRATULATIONS 2024- 2025 SCHOLARS!
1st Six Weeks
- Ty Journey Rollison - 12th Grade - Life High School Oak Cliff
- Brianna Ariel Simien - 9th Grade - Red Oak High School
- Elania M. Carrizales - 11th Grade - Red Oak High School
- Avery Lyn Klice - 12th Grade - Red Oak High School
- James E. Klice - 6th Grade - Red Oak Middle SchoolL
- Zanae J. Nylund - 11th Grade - Life High School Waxahachie
- Braleigh Faith Simien - 3rd Grade - Donald T. Shields Elementary School
- Anthony Nathaniel Simien - 11th Grade - Red Oak High School
- Chloe Elisabeth DAvis - 5th Grade - Faith and Works Microschool
- Emmanuel Christian Davis - 4th Grade - Faith and Works Microschool
- Ashtyn Kenadie Johnson - 7th Grade - Life Middle school Waxahachie
2nd Six Weeks
- Avery Lyn Klice - 12th Grade - Red Oak High School
- Jude Pierce - 10th Grade - University Prep
- Juliet Pierce - 10th Grade - University Prep
- Jacob McKenna - 5th Grade - International Leadership Texas
3rd Six Weeks
- Jude Pierce - 10th Grade - University Prep
- Juliet Pierce - 10th Grade - University Prep
- Jacob McKenna - 5th Grade - International Leadership Texas
4th Six Weeks
- Jude Pierce - 10th Grade - University Prep
- Juliet Pierce - 10th Grade - University Prep
- Jacob McKenna - 5th Grade - International Leadership Texas
- Ava Thompson - 3rd Grade - Academy of Dallas
5th Six Weeks
- Naomi Horne - Kindergarten - Wimbish Dual Language Academy
- Jude Pierce - 10th Grade - University Prep
- Juliet Pierce - 10th Grade - University Prep
- Jacob McKenna - 5th Grade - International Leadership Texas
- Ava Thompson - 3rd Grade - Academy of Dallas
6th Six Weeks
- Naomi Horne - Kindergarten - Wimbish Dual Language Academy
- Jude Pierce - 10th grade - University Prep
- Juliet Pierce - 10th grade - University Prep
- Tobias Whitley Jr. - 9th Grade -Whitley Homeschool
- T'Mari Whitley - 8th Grade - Whitley Homeschool
- Jaeda Rose Jefferson - 12th Grade - Red Oak High School
- Krislyn Elise Morris - 4th Grade - Donald T. Shields Elementary School
- MacKenzie Hicks - Kindergarten - Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
CONGRATULATIONS 2023- 2024 SCHOLARS!
1st Six Weeks
- Jaidyn Watts - 12th Grade - Life School Waxahachie
- Kennedi Tubbs - 9th Grade - Red Oak High School
- Morgan Ruth Klice - 9th Grade - Red Oak High School
- Andrew Elijah Johnson - 10th Grade - Lancaster Early College High School
- Adan Emmanuel Johnson - 5th Grade - Houston Elementary School
- Carter J. L. Lindsay - 4th Grade - DeSoto Private School
- Caitlyn Allen - 8th Grade - Life Middle School Waxahachie
- Chloe Davis - 4th Grade - Faith and Works Microschool
- Emmanuel Davis - 3rd Grade - Faith and Works Microschool
- Floyd Williams III - 2nd Grade - Faith and Works Microschool
2nd Six Weeks
- James Klice - 5th Grade - Red Oak Elementary School
- Adelaide Anne Klice - 7th Grade - Red Oak Middle School
- Rex Raymond Williams - 7th Grade - Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy
- Charlotte Reneé Moran - 1st Grade - Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
3rd Six Weeks
- Caitlyn Allen - 8th Grade - Life Middle School Waxahachie
- Wesley Raymond Williams - 8th Grade -Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy
- James E. Klice - 5th Grade - Red Oak Elementary School
- Chloe E. Davis - 4th Grade - Faith and Works Microschool
- Emmanuel C. Davis - 3rd Grade - Faith and Works Microschool
- Carter J. Louis Lindsay - 4th Grade - DeSoto Private School
- Charlotte Moran - 1st Grade - DeSoto Private School
- Jaxson Bayli Rena Richardson - 6th Grade - Curtistene S. McCowan Middle School
- Zoe C. Brown - 1st Grade - Trinity Leadershio School
4th Six Weeks
- Kaden Taylor - 1st Grade - Harmony School of Innovation
- Lily Joy Williams - 10th Grade - Cedar Hill Collegiate High School
- Adelaide Anne Klice - 7th Grade - Red Oak Middle School
- James E. Klice - 5th Grade - Red Oak Elementary School
- Charlotte Moran - 1st Grade - DeSoto Private School
5th Six Weeks
- Caitlyn A. Allen - 8th Grade - Life Middle School Waxahachie
- Carter JL Lindsey - 4th Grade - DeSoto Private School
- Adelaide Anne Klice - 7th Grade - Red Oak Middle School
- James E. Klice - 5th Grade - Red Oak Elementary School
- Morgan Ruth Klice - 9th Grade - Red Oak High School
- Ramon D. Nelson - 7th Grade - Curtistene S. McCowan Middle School
6th Six Weeks
- Caitlyn A. Allen - 8th Grade - Life Middle School Waxahachie
- James E. Klice - 5th Grade - Red Oak Elementary School
- Kendra Morris - 4th Grade - Donald T. Shields Elementary School
CONGRATULATIONS 2022-2023 SCHOLARS!
1st Six Weeks
- Gabriela Emily Laudig - 9th Grade - Abeka Academy
- Jamarion T. Richardson - 10th Grade - Life School Oak Cliff
- H'Lyia Trishon Kennedy - 11th Grade - Rosie Sorrells School of Education and Social Services
- Chloe Elisabeth Davis - 3rd Grade - Life School Red Oak
- Kaitlyn R. Giddings - 4th Grade - The Meadows Elementary School
- Jaxson Bayli Rena Richardson - 5th Grade - Frank Moates Elementary School
- Arianna Raelynn Lopez - 7th Grade - Curtistene McCowan Middle School
2nd Six Weeks
- Ja'Marion T. Richardson - 10th Grade - Life School Oak Cliff
- Sharayah D. Richardson - 8th Grade - Life School Oak Cliff
- Jaxson Bayli Rena Richardson - 5th Grade - Frank Moates Elementary School
- Arianna Raelynn Lopez - 7th Grade - Curtistene McCowan Middle School
3rd Six Weeks
- Ali D. Chism - 4th Grade - Russell P. Schupmann Elementary School
- Brianna Ariel Simien - 7th Grade - Red Oak Middle School
- Micah Fisher - 8th Grade - Curtistene McCowan Middle School
- Chloe E. Davis - 3rd Grade - Life School Red Oak
- Emmanuel E. Davis - 2nd Grade - Life School Red Oak
- Jaxson Bayli Rena Richardson - 5th Grade - Frank Moates Elementary School
- Tamyah Shavon Wines - 12th Grade - Lancaster High School
4th Six Weeks
- Sofia J. Duncan - 4th Grade - Uplift White Rock Hills
- Christopher L. Simien - 11th Grade - Red Oak High School
5th Six Weeks
- Novi Elaine Joyner - 2nd Grade - Donald T. Shield Elementary School
- Caitlyn A. Allen - 7th Grade - Life Middle School Waxahachie
- Caleb Anaya - Kindergarten - Rosemont Lower Campus Dallas
- Charlotte Reneé Moran - Kindergarten - Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
- Anthony Nathaniel Simien - 9th Grade - Red Oak High School
- Braleigh Faith Simien - 1st Grade - Donald T. Shield Elementary School
- Kason Swift - 4th Grade - Frank D. Moates Elementary School
6th Six Weeks
- Caitlyn A. Allen - 7th Grade - Life Middle School Waxahachie
- Krislyn E. Morris - 3rd Grade - Donald T. Shields Elementary School
CONGRATULATIONS 2021-2022 SCHOLARS!
1st Six Weeks
- Theron E. Brown, II - 12th Grade - Village Tech Schools
- Jaxson Richardson - 4th Grade - Frank Moates Elementary School
2nd Six Weeks
- Cameron West - 12th grade - DeSoto High School
- Theron E. Brown, II - 12th grade - Village Tech Schools
3rd Six Weeks
- Theron E. Brown, II - 12th grade - Village Tech Schools
4th Six Weeks
- Theron E. Brown, II - 12th grade - Village Tech Schools
5th Six Weeks
- Theron E. Brown, II - 12th grade - Village Tech Schools
6th Six Weeks
- Theron E. Brown, II - 12th grade - Village Tech Schools
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