Aubrey Holt, guidance counselor at Washington West Elementary, is the December recipient of the Blue Jay Pride Award.

The Blue Jay Pride Award was introduced to recognize and showcase quality School District of Washington staff and the focus on the District’s core beliefs. Through peer nomination, individuals are able to acknowledge exceptional staff who positively impact the schools, district and community.

The individual who is recognized each month will be presented with a traveling plaque and a gift bag.

Holt’s nomination form stated the following:

“Aubrey often goes above and beyond to meet the needs of students. She is student-centered and keeps the needs of School District of Washington students at the forefront of her decision making. Most recently, she opened her home to a child in need, which shows the immense care she has for our students. Aubrey's care for kids embodies who we are as a District.”

Holt was presented the Blue Jay Pride Award traveling plaque by SDOW Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Kephart. She also received a gift bag from the Bank of Washington, represented by Brad Mitchell, Melissa Buel, Danny Tobben and Phillip Kleekamp.  

Click here for more information on the Blue Jay Pride Award.

Aubrey Holt

Guidance Counselor at Washington West Elementary

Blue Jay Pride Award

December 2024

Aubrey Holt was presented the Blue Jay Pride Award from SDOW
Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Kephart.

Aubrey Holt was presented a gift bag from the Bank of Washington, represented by,
from left, Brad Mitchell, Melissa Buel, Holt, Danny Tobben and Phillip Kleekamp.  

Aubrey Holt was presented the Blue Jay Pride Award. Front row, from left, are School District
of Washington Assistant Superintendent Dr. Rachael Franssen, Melissa Buel from the
Bank of Washington, Aubrey Holt, SDOW Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Kephart, Danny Tobben
from the Bank of Washington and SDOW Assistant Superintendent Maranda Anderson.
Back row, from left, are Washington West Elementary Principal Joe Obermark, SDOW Assistant
Superintendent John McColloch, and Brad Mitchell and Phillip Kleekamp from the Bank of Washington.