04/29/2026
On April 15th, we were privileged to honor Teachers and selected 5th grade students from Apple Pie Ridge Elementary, Indian Hollow Elementary, and Gainesboro Elementary Schools for our Teacher Appreciation Celebration.
The following students were given a 5th Grade Outstanding Student Award. They received a Jefferson pewter cup and a gift card from the Gainesboro Ruritan Club.
Indian Hollow: Taylor Robey and Emiliano Cabrera-Pleites
Gainesboro: Audrey Sutphin and Jayden Gutierrez-Martinez
Apple Pie Ridge: Alexander Hensen and Almila Mohammadi
A delicious meal was catered by Fizzles BBQ, and with the community’s help, many of the teachers received amazing door prizes.
Thank you to the local businesses that supported our teachers and staff:
SPCA Thrift Store
Hayfield Restaurant
Wilkins Shoe Center
Flowers-Gainesboro Ruritan (created by JWHS students)
Windy Flats Woodworking
Jackie Venskoske
J & W Farm
Virginia Farm Market
Rob Sutphin & Family
Maple Springs Anderson Farm
Martin’s
Starbucks
Texas Roadhouse
Reading Landscape
Webbers Nursery
Spring Valley Farm Market
Each of the 3 schools were given a $500 check from the Gainesboro Ruritan Club to spend on the school as needed.
