Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove
Recognizes Student Patrols at Byrd Elementary School

On Friday May 22, 2026, Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove (CCC) recognized the 35 Student Patrols at Byrd Elementary School in Elk Grove Village. Coalition members on the Youth Recognition Team, school administrators and staff sponsors celebrated with students to recognize their service and leadership in the school. Students shared examples of how they help to maintain safety in the school and serve as role models who follow school rules by being respectful and responsible. Patrols also assist younger students navigate through the school day, helping them learn and grow. Principal Ganan shared how these students must maintain good grades and good behavior throughout the school year.

Student Patrols were presented with a recognition certificate for their RESPONSIBILITY and each student received a goodie bag of fun items and a treat. We are proud of the positive character demonstrated by these students as they strive to help all students at Byrd feel safe and focused on learning!

CCC recognizes youth in the community who demonstrate positive character through their personal behaviors and work within their home, school, neighborhood and
community. Character traits reinforced through these recognitions are: trustworthiness,
respect, responsibility fairness, caring and citizenship, the Six Pillars of Character Counts!

CCC continues to look for youth in the community to recognize for their service and/or
leadership. If you would like to nominate an individual or group for this recognition, please contact: [email protected]. For more information about CCC activities, please check out our website at ccceg.org.

06/23/2026

Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove
Recognizes Girl Scout Troop 47828

On Tuesday June 2, 2026, Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove (CCC) recognized Girl Scout Troop 47828 . Coalition members on the Youth Recognition Team and Scout leaders celebrated with the girls to recognize their service and leadership in the community. During this celebration scouts explored what citizenship means, discussed the qualities of a good citizen, and identified ways they can practice citizenship both in their communities and as Girl Scouts. Through teamwork, participation, and thoughtful discussion, the troop demonstrated a strong commitment to helping others and being positive contributors to their community.

Girl Scouts were presented with a recognition certificate for CITIZENSHIP.
To celebrate their efforts, each scout received a goodie bag of fun items and a treat. We are proud of the positive character demonstrated by these Scouts.


CCC recognizes youth in the community who demonstrate positive character through their personal behaviors and work within their home, school, neighborhood and
community. Character traits reinforced through these recognitions are: trustworthiness,
respect, responsibility fairness, caring and citizenship, the Six Pillars of Character Counts!

CCC continues to look for youth in the community to recognize for their service and/or
leadership. If you would like to nominate an individual or group for this recognition, please contact: [email protected]. For more information about CCC activities, please check out our website at ccceg.org.

06/03/2026

Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove
Recognizes Club Unify at Stevenson Elementary School

On Monday May 18, 2026, Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove (CCC) recognized members of Club Unify at Stevenson School in Elk Grove Village. Coalition members on the Youth Recognition Team, principal and staff celebrated with students to recognize their “commitment to fostering an inclusive school culture through sports, games and social activities.”

Club Unify members spend time building social skills, athletic abilities and self-confidence by participating in activities with their peers. Students focus on respecting differences and enjoying activities together. Friendships are developed through appropriate social interaction.

Club Unify was presented with a recognition certificate for RESPECT and each student received a goodie bag of fun items and a treat. We are proud of the positive, respectful character demonstrated by these students as they strive to make Stevenson School a kind and welcoming place to learn!

CCC recognizes youth in the community who demonstrate positive character through their personal behaviors and work within their home, school, neighborhood and community. Character traits reinforced through these recognitions are: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility fairness, caring and citizenship.

CCC continues to look for youth in the community to recognize for their service and/or leadership. If you would like to nominate an individual or group for this recognition, please contact: [email protected].

05/20/2026

Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove
Recognizes The Garden Club at Ridge Family Center for Learning

On Thursday May 14, 2026, Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove (CCC) recognized 57 members of the Garden Club at Ridge Family Center for Learning in Elk Grove Village. Coalition members on the Youth Recognition Team, Principal Jill Doles and Club Sponsor Carol Brickley celebrated with students to recognize their service and leadership in the school and community.

Ridge has had a garden since the school began in 2001. A little over a decade ago, The Garden Club was created and students began learning about horticulture, plant care and having fun planting vegetables and flowers in the soil that they prepared. Participating in the Garden Club has been a great way for students to develop responsibility, demonstrate caring about the environment, learning new skills and connecting with nature.

The Garden Club was presented with a recognition certificate for CARING and each student received a goodie bag of fun items. The Coalition also made a $25.00 donation to the Garden Club to help purchase supplies. We are proud of the positive character demonstrated by these students as they strive to make Ridge Family Center for Learning a caring and engaging place to learn!

CCC recognizes youth in the community who demonstrate positive character through their personal behaviors and work within their home, school, neighborhood and community. Character traits reinforced through these recognitions are: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.

CCC continues to look for youth in the community to recognize for their service and/or leadership. If you would like to nominate an individual or group for this recognition, please contact: [email protected].

05/20/2026

Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove
Recognizes Student Patrols at Rupley Elementary School

On Friday May 15, 2026, Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove (CCC) recognized the 24 Student Patrols at Rupley Elementary School in Elk Grove Village. Coalition members on the Youth Recognition Team, School Student Resource Officer, school administrators and staff sponsors celebrated with students to recognize their service and leadership in the school. Students shared examples of how they help to maintain safety in the school and serve as role models who follow school rules by being respectful and responsible. Patrols also assist younger students navigate through the school day, helping them learn and grow.

Student Patrols were presented with a recognition certificate for their RESPONSIBILITY and each student received a goodie bag of fun items and a treat. We are proud of the positive character demonstrated by these students as they strive to help all students at Rupley feel safe and focused on learning!

CCC recognizes youth in the community who demonstrate positive character through their personal behaviors and work within their home, school, neighborhood and community. Character traits reinforced through these recognitions are: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility fairness, caring and citizenship.

CCC continues to look for youth in the community to recognize for their service and/or leadership. If you would like to nominate an individual or group for this recognition, please contact: [email protected].

05/18/2026

Thank you to our final chalk submissions. The designs were beautiful for CHALK IT UP TO CHARACTER WEEK:

Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit
Fannie May
Elk Grove Fire Department
Dairy Queen
Prince of Peace UMC
Residents

05/15/2026

Thank you to those that are continuing to submit your beautiful designs for CHALK IT UP TO CHARACTER WEEK:

Elk Grove Township
Tasty Catering
Salt Creek
Byrd
Queen of the Rosary
Elk Grove Dental
Residents

05/14/2026

Thank you to those that have already submitted your beautiful designs to CHALK IT UP TO CHARACTER WEEK:

Elk Grove High School
Classic Cinemas
Forest Packaging
Elk Grove Village
Hair BNB Salon
School District 59
That’s Caring