At the June 27 North Kitsap School District board meeting, interim superintendent Rachel Davenport presented the Festival of Arts Superintendent Purchase Award to a group of student artists.

Held at Kingston Middle School, the festival showcased a variety of visual and performing arts, an NKSD Facebook post states. At the board meeting, the award winners, whose works will be displayed in the permanent gallery at the Student Support Center, were recognized.

“It is truly inspiring to see the talent and artistic expression displayed by our students,” Davenport said. “These young artists have created beautiful works of art and have brought pride and recognition to our school district.”

The following students were honored:

Brando Jativa – Cherry Blossom – North Kitsap High School – 2024 graduate

Jessica Hawkins – Bracelet – NKHS – 2024 graduate

Kaya Phillips – Remembrance – Kingston High School – 2024 graduate

Karly Worth – Untitled – KHS – 9th Grade

Nathan Munoz – Yoda – Poulsbo Middle School – 8th Grade

Aubrey Moon – Confused Astronaut – PMS – 7th Grade

Glen Acenas – KMS – Kingston Middle School – 8th Grade

Chance Larripa – Clock – KMS – 6th Grade

Elsie Pedersen – Sunflowers – Suquamish Elementary – 5th Grade

Alexandra (Swoosie) Rahlf – Lion – Vinland Elementary – 3rd Grade

5th-grader Elsie Pedersen of Suquamish Elementary won an award for her “Sunflowers” artwork.