At the June 2, 2026, Board of Education meeting, Bloomfield Public Schools proudly recognized twelve outstanding students with the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS) Superintendent’s Award.
For more than thirty-five years, Bloomfield Public Schools has participated in the CAPSS Award Program, an annual initiative that celebrates middle and high school students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic achievement, citizenship, and community involvement.
The Superintendent’s Award is presented to students who exemplify the qualities that help strengthen both their schools and the broader community. Recipients are recognized for their academic prowess, positive citizenship, leadership skills, and active participation in community activities. These students serve as outstanding representatives of Bloomfield Public Schools and embody the district’s commitment to excellence.
During the ceremony, Superintendent Dr. Tracy Youngberg honored the award recipients and commended them for their dedication, perseverance, and contributions to their schools and community. The presentations began with remarks from Carmen Arace Intermediate School Principal Diana Bunting, followed by recognition of students from each school.
Bloomfield Public Schools congratulates this year’s Superintendent’s Award recipients and celebrates their accomplishments, leadership, and positive impact on those around them.
2026 CAPSS Superintendent’s Award Recipients
Carmen Arace Intermediate School
Kendall Berry
Jelan Paul
Carmen Arace Middle School
Alexander Harris
Kenya Mighty
Global Experience Magnet School
Aryanna Jennings
Paityn Kowlessar
Marley Mendez
Tyrell Smith
Bloomfield High School
Zhair Higgins
Maya Thompson
Shannon Kelly
Raheem Barclay
In addition to recognizing this year’s Superintendent’s Award recipients, the Board of Education also honored Trinity Davis for her exceptional leadership, confidence, and perseverance. Trinity recently served as the Master of Ceremonies for a Junior Achievement event in Hartford, where she demonstrated outstanding professionalism and public speaking skills. She also shared her experience participating in the Metacomet Invention Convention, highlighting how she transformed a jewelry design project into a business venture after viewing challenges as opportunities for growth. Trinity’s resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and positive attitude serve as an inspiration to her peers and exemplify the values Bloomfield Public Schools strives to instill in its students.
We are proud of these remarkable students and look forward to seeing their continued success in the years ahead.
