The Louisiana Department of Education today named its 24 finalists for the 2025 Louisiana Students of the Year competition. Willow School 8th grader Jayden Michael Gardere is a finalist!!! Finalists will convene May 16 in Baton Rouge for an awards ceremony and the announcement of the Louisiana Students of the Year winners from each grade. Students are selected based on criteria that measure academic achievement, leadership skills, character, and service to their schools and communities. Regional selection committees also use electronic portfolios of accomplishments, along with student writing samples and interviews to assess the communications and critical thinking skills of each candidate. We are so proud!
Willow 8th Grade Student of the Year Finalist
February 26, 2025