The Pioneer student recognition program for students in grades 4-11 enrolled in Okoboji CSD. This award will be presented by the Board of Education at a regular meeting following the end of each semester of a school year. Award recipients and their families will be invited to attend the Board of Education meeting where the award is presented.

Any student in Grades 4 through 11 may be nominated by a faculty or staff member of Okoboji schools. Criteria for nomination include:

• Students who have gone above and beyond in the classroom effort or achievement during the previous semester.

• Students who exhibit excellent character throughout the school environment.

• Students who have participated and excelled in co-curricular and athletic programs and have exhibit hard work, perseverance, good sportsmanship, kindness, and willingness to help others.

Students may be disqualified from consideration if they have any office referrals for negative behavior during the previous semester.

Fill out the online nomination form or through the School and District office. Completed nominations should be submitted to the school principal or the superintendent’s office.

Nominations will be reviewed, and awards will be determined by the Collaboration and Communication Committee of the Board.

Pioneer Student Awards will be presented at a designated Board Meeting, with an introduction of each student by their nominating staff member or principal. Each student will receive an award certificate and a small token of congratulations from the Board.

Awards will typically be given at the end of each semester.