The Student Spotlight segment of each Board meeting celebrates a student or a group of students who are living out the Portrait of an LPS Graduate, which highlights the life skills each LPS graduate should have. Tomorrow’s workers will succeed by constantly adapting to the changing world around them, and today’s students must begin by learning and developing life skills - where every student should be well-adjusted, thriving, and balanced.
Additionally, students will develop skills in:
Communication
Global and Cultural Awareness
Character and Critical Thinking
Problem Solving and Adaptability
Creativity and Risk Taking
Resiliency and Collaboration
Self Advocacy
All surrounding Rigorous and Relevant Academic Skills
In LPS, we strive to implement opportunities to grow these skills at every level of education, and we recognize students of all ages.
At the regularly scheduled meeting on January 8, 2026, the Board of Education recognized students from Littleton Academy and Littleton High School.
Littleton Academy
At Littleton Academy, a group of eighth grade boys are making a difference through their depth of character and generosity towards others. They are often seen working and collaborating together, and they represent a beacon of what is right and good in this generation.
Finn Warren is a young man of integrity with a naturally scientific mindset and strong CRITICAL THINKING skills. He asks thoughtful, probing questions that deepen his understanding and demonstrate his genuine curiosity about the natural world. In group settings, Finn COLLABORATES seamlessly and often assumes a quiet but effective leadership role. He remains open-minded and ADAPTABLE when presented with new information and consistently shows RESILIENCY and SELF-ADVOCACY as he works through challenges. Finn’s steady CHARACTER and intellectual curiosity make him a standout learner. He will defend the rights and stand up for others. He is also a strong athlete, participating in footfall, lacrosse, tennis, golf, skiing, surfing, and climbing. Finn is amazingly creative, singing in talent shows and having his art displayed at the district art show.
Graham Mortenson demonstrates strong COMMUNICATION and PROBLEM-SOLVING skills, approaching questions with thoughtfulness and curiosity. He consistently listens to evidence before drawing conclusions, allowing the data to guide his thinking. Open-minded and willing to reconsider ideas when new information challenges his prior experiences, Graham is always seeking to deepen his understanding. His ADAPTABILITY and easy-going nature make him a positive presence in the classroom and a COLLABORATIVE, reflective learner. He is humble and brave and silently serves in many community charities. By the way, he’s a pretty good Dungeons and Dragons player and he’s currently writing a novel!
Jude Ballard stands out for his exceptional CRITICAL THINKING and PROBLEM-SOLVING skills. He quickly makes connections across scientific concepts and approaches challenges with curiosity and determination. He independently seeks out information, using prior knowledge and personal research to deepen his understanding. Jude isn’t afraid to question ideas, thoughtfully examining arguments and identifying points that don’t hold up to scrutiny, a reflection of his strong analytical mindset and intellectual confidence. He is a strong leader in his scout troop and on our school leadership team. Jude is a goal setter, as evidenced by climbing fourteen 14ers before his 14th birthday!
Titus Brower is a strong COMMUNICATOR and dependable COLLABORATOR who consistently helps his group stay focused and productive. He approaches challenging concepts with confidence and never hesitates to dive into complex tasks. Thoughtful and supportive of his peers, Titus demonstrates steady CHARACTER and integrity in everything he does. His reliability, calm presence, and commitment to doing what’s right make him an invaluable member of any team. He is creative and confident in all his work with others.
Jude Brower is an excellent COMMUNICATOR and COLLABORATOR who naturally assumes a calm, steady leadership role within group work. He listens carefully, helps his peers stay focused, and contributes thoughtful ideas that move the team forward. His CRITICAL THINKING skills are evident in the way he makes meaningful connections across concepts and applies them to new situations. Jude also ADVOCATES FOR HIMSELF and his learning, showing maturity and a strong sense of responsibility. He is a key member of our student leadership team and guides his peers with a quiet confidence. He is also very involved in drama and theater, showing his well-rounded personality.
Mateo Tejeiro-Bloch is an exceptionally strong CRITICAL THINKER who approaches learning with determination and intellectual curiosity. He asks thoughtful questions to ensure deep understanding and persists through challenges until he has explored every possible avenue. His PROBLEM-SOLVING abilities are matched by his CREATIVITY, often generating insightful ideas and connections across multi-curricular topics. Mateo also ADVOCATES FOR HIS LEARNING with confidence, demonstrating maturity and a commitment to continual growth. He is a key member of the Littleton Academy soccer team and also plays soccer competitively. He has a natural curiosity for languages and is trilingual.
We are so proud of these Littleton Academy Gators, and they show us the promise of a bright future!
Littleton High School
Earlier this fall, LHS was recognized as a National Special Olympics Unified Champion School. A Unified Champion School receiving national banner recognition is one that has demonstrated commitment to inclusion by meeting 10 national standards of excellence. These standards were developed by a national panel of leaders from the Special Olympics and the education community.
Our LHS students recognized at the Board meeting exemplify not only the Special Olympics national standards of excellence but also our district Portrait of an LPS Graduate traits.
Reese Reynolds is a dedicated athlete of the Unified community at Littleton High School. At Littleton, she is an officer of the Unified Club, participates in unified basketball, bowling, kickball, and track and field. She has competed in the State Cross Country Unified Race all four years of high school. Beyond LHS, Reese has been a part of the Special Olympics Youth Activation Committee at both the Regional and State level for two years. In addition to representing Littleton High School through the Youth Activation Committee, Reese also serves as a CHSAA Student Representative.
Addy Chandler is a valuable partner in the Unified Program at Littleton High School. She has been a member of the Unified Club since freshman year, and has participated in kickball and basketball. Addy was one of the first partners to join the Unified Cheer team. She plays an instrumental role in supporting the program through her involvement in several fundraising efforts, including basketball concessions. Outside of Unified, she is actively involved in LHS theater and choir.
Both Reese and Addy will be representing all of Colorado as members of our state delegation to the 2026 Youth Leadership Experience at the Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis! Only two students from each state are chosen for this event. These students exemplify the qualities of CHARACTER, COLLABORATION, and GLOBAL AWARENESS from our LPS Portrait of a Graduate, among many other skills. We are beyond proud that Reese and Addy will be representing Colorado and Littleton High School!