Charlotte County Public Schools

The Do the Right Thing of Charlotte County recognition ceremony was held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Florida Southwestern State College. The following students were recognized:

Samuel Wall, Grade: 2, Liberty Elementary School

Samuel was honored for his swift action during an emergency. Samuel called 911 stating his mom was lying on the floor of her closet. He provided his name, address, city, closest cross street, and his mother's age. After returning to her bedroom, he advised that she was awake and breathing. Seeing his mom very confused, Samuel reassured her that help was coming. He was able to answer important medical questions most children and adults may not know. His two friends were also present in the house. I requested that he ask his friends to put the dog in another room, which he did immediately and informed me when that request had been completed. He was also instructed to have a friend wave down the paramedics, which he also complied with, again with no hesitation. Once EMS arrived on scene, he advised me they were there and inside the house. Samuel maintained his composer during this incident, answering all questions quickly and accurately with no hesitation. His quick thinking and ability to answer important questions allowed help to be dispatched quickly.

Delomarion Calvert, Grade: 4, Neil Armstrong Elementary School

Delomarion was honored for his courage in resisting peer pressure. When a classmate was being teased and the offending students pressured everyone not to help, Delomarion ignored the peer pressure and went over to the student and helped him up. He made sure the classmate was not hurt, and they found an adult together. This courageous act demonstrated Delomarion’s strength of character and showed what true leadership really is!

Graisyn Cumberbatch, Grade: 3, Myakka River Elementary School

Graisyn was honored for his commendable integrity. My substitute teacher lost a diamond from her ring and he and my class tried to find the diamond with no luck. Yesterday, Graisyn noticed something shiny right outside our classroom door. He was adamant that it was Mrs. W's diamond. I did not know a thing about it. I took it to Tammy's office, and Mrs. W was in there, and it was the diamond from her ring! I am nominating him because he could have chosen not to say anything and put it in his pocket and taken it home. However, he chose to bring it to me for Mrs. W!

Antonio Lopez, Grade: 5, Myakka River Elementary School
Antonio was honored for demonstrating integrity. At the end of the school day, safety patrol Antonio Lopez located an adult's wallet in the bathroom and immediately turned it into the front office. The owner of the wallet was located and reported nothing was missing. Antonio demonstrated integrity and trust. Staff at Myakka River Elementary have stated numerous positive attributes that Antonio possesses. I am so proud of Antonio and look forward to seeing all he will achieve while at MRES! He is a role model for the Mighty Manatee’s!

Kole Schisser, Grade: 4, Deep Creek Elementary School

Kole was honored for his acts of kindness. Kole was selected to participate in Shop with a Cop this year! When he handed in his permission slip to me, he smiled wide and told me that he wanted to purchase items for other kids in need. I was so impressed with Kole's kindness & generosity! Kole enjoyed the Shop with a Cop event and bought some items for his family. But then, he took the rest of the available money and bought gifts to donate to other families! This selfless act is truly what the giving season is all about.

Sophia Southwood, Grade: 4, Meadow Park Elementary School

Sophia received recognition for demonstrating tremendous initiative. Sophia is a responsible and kind girl in the classroom. While Meadow Park hosted a baked goods fundraiser, Sophia mistakenly misunderstood the directions. She made her own baked goods and lemonade and sold the items to her community, instead of using the packet materials and catalogues. She raised $115. Although she could have kept the money for herself after realizing her mistake, she gave the money to her school to contribute her share for the fundraiser. Sophia demonstrated tremendous entrepreneurial spirit, along with honesty and generosity. She sets the standard for our community of how amazing our Meadow Park Gators are!