Academic Awards


At St. Agnes Catholic Academy, we celebrate the growth and achievements of our students through monthly and yearly recognitions that honor their academic efforts and virtuous living.

Peacemaker Awards

Each month, students in grades PK4 through 8 are recognized for embodying the Virtue of the Month through their actions and exemplary behavior.

SEPTEMBER | Faith

Virtue | Believing in God and all He has revealed

Saints | St. Martha, St. Augustine, St. Jerome

OCTOBER | Reverence

Virtue | Showing your deepest respect for things of God

Saints | St. Hyacinth, St. Margaret Clitherow, St. Tarcisius

NOVEMBER | Stewardship

Virtue | Returning to God the first fruits of your time, talent, and treasure

Saints | St. Elizabeth of Hungary, St. Joseph Moscati, Bl. Fra Angelico

DECEMBER | Generosity

Virtue | Giving without counting the cost

Saints | St. Nicholas, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Mary Magdalene

JANUARY | Gratitude

Virtue | Seeing everything as a gift and being thankful

Saints | St. Francis of Assisi, St. Josemaria Escriva, St. Julie Billiart

FEBRUARY | Honesty

Virtue | Being trustworthy and true

Saints | Sts. Jacinta & Francesco Marto, St. Kateri Tekakwitha, St. Athanasius

MARCH | Mercy

Virtue | Caring for those who suffer

Saints | St. John Vianney, St. Faustina, St. Teresa of Calcutta

APRIL | Justice

Virtue | Being fair and giving each his due

Saints | St. Anthony of Padua, St. Katharine Drexel, St. Thomas More

MAY | Zeal

Virtue | Being driven by an intense love for God

Saints | St. Paul, St. Dominic, St. Francis Xavier

End-of-the-Year Grade Awards

The day before the last day of school, teachers will present class awards, other than those listed below, in the homerooms to students in PK4 – 7th grades. Eighth graders receive awards at Grad Night.

On the last day of school, after Mass, the following awards will be given:

  • Perfect Attendance: Given to students who have been in school all day, every day (no absences, no tardies, and no early dismissals).

  • Faculty Award: Given to two students per homeroom who the faculty believes have made the greatest personal growth.

  • Citizenship Award: Given to two students per homeroom who have consistently demonstrated good school citizenship by behaving in an age appropriate, respectful, and responsible manner.

  • Peacemaker Award, A Sower of God’s Peace: Given to one student per homeroom who has demonstrated outstanding kindness and thoughtfulness to their teacher and fellow students throughout the year.

  • JOY Award: Given to one student per homeroom who has consistently demonstrated the desire to live a life of putting Jesus first, Others second, and Yourself last.