August 2025 – Students of the Month
Congratulations to our August Students of the Month!
As we are one month into the 2025-26 school year, join us in celebrating these students who were selected after impressive showings in their respective programs & in the classroom over the last month! Scroll down to read our Q&A with each program’s Student of the Month selection.
August 2025 – Students of the Month:
- Landry (Options Noblesville)
- Jordan (Options New Vistas High School)
- Yves (Options Westfield)
- Mylee (Options Indiana High School)
- Gavin (Options Indiana Middle School)
- Oliver (Options with ABA)
Landry
Simon Youth Academy at Options Noblesville
Grade: 11th
When did you enroll at Options?
In January 2025 when I was looking for a fresh start.
Do you have any hobbies, passions, or ways you enjoy spending your free time?
I like to write poems, and even have a couple of them published. I also like to do art, listen to music, go driving, play volleyball and boxing. I also work part time as a restaurant hostess.
What have you enjoyed most about the Options experience?
So definitely the classrooms because they’re a lot smaller, which is nice because the teachers can actually focus on what students need and they go slow when they need to, which makes things a little bit easier to understand. Also the opportunities Options gives, like JEL (J. Everett Light Career Center) or clubs and stuff like that, because it’s just really great to have all these different opportunities at such a young age and to know that you can literally do anything that you want here. I am currently in the CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) program at JEL which will allow me to get a good–paying job right out of high school.
Have you improved in any areas since starting at Options?
Energy, mindset, grades, attitude and making better choices. Options is not just a school; it actually helps you mentally and physically. At other schools, they don’t really have someone that you can go to and talk to when you’re upset, or you can’t leave class when you’re upset, but at Options, if you are upset and you want to get out of class, you can go to Wendy and she’ll just talk to you and talk to you. And that’s what I love so much, is that I have somebody here that I can talk to, and I feel comfortable talking to.
Do you have a favorite teacher or staff member?
Veronica because she always puts a smile on my face and if I’m having a bad day, she can literally wipe the sad look off of my face in a matter of minutes.
What is your favorite subject in school?
Spanish
Do you have any current plans or aspirations for after you graduate?
I would like to become a surgeon, move to Chicago and have two kids.
Jordan
Options New Vistas High School
Grade: 11th
Do you have any hobbies, passions, or ways you enjoy spending your free time?
I’m very big into body building and I like helping those around me make better lifestyle choices that benefit their health. I also enjoy photography.
Why do you think you were selected as Student of the Month?
Probably because I stay on top of my work and I help those around me. I keep my grades up, a B or higher.
What have you enjoyed most about the Options experience?
I do like the smaller setting. Makes it easier for me to manage getting to classes on time. There are also many opportunities for growth.
What is your favorite subject in school?
History – World History to be exact
Have you improved in any areas since starting at Options?
Yes, I’ve improved without a doubt in math courses and also in grammar.
Do you have a favorite teacher or staff member?
Mr. Cvelbar because I am very into history myself and he makes the class enjoyable!
Do you have any current plans or aspirations for after you graduate?
I plan on joining the National Guard because of the offerings for schooling and training for personal trainers.
Yves
Options Westfield Middle School
Grade: 6th
When did you begin attending Options?
August 2025, when this school year started
Why do you think you were selected as Student of the Month?
Because I pay attention in all my classes, I use kind words, wait my turn to talk, and I’m willing to do the work that is needed.
Do you have any hobbies or ways you enjoy spending your free time?
I love vacuums, I have my own vacuum collection. I enjoy making vacuum videos of reviews and comparisons. I enjoy playing golf and I’m excited to start cross country soon.
What have you enjoyed most about Options?
Making new friends and meeting my new teachers.
What is your favorite subject in school?
Social Studies
Do you have a favorite teacher or staff member?
I’ve enjoyed being in Mr. Jason’s class. He’s really nice and gives us free time if we do all our work and pay attention.
Have you improved in any areas since starting at Options?
I was really nervous about starting at a new school, but I’ve really enjoyed my classes so far at Options.
Do you have any current plans or aspirations for after you graduate?
I’d like to go to college and keep adding to my vacuum collection.
How would you explain Options to a friend?
It’s a place that makes you feel safe and you can be yourself.
Mylee
Options Indiana South
Grade: 11th
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
When did you enroll at Options?
January 2025
Why do you think you were selected as Student of the Month?
For getting all my work done
Do you have any hobbies, passions, or ways you enjoy spending your free time?
I love shopping and going to 7b
What have you enjoyed most about the Options experience?
Working at my own pace and being on my own
Do you have a favorite teacher or staff member?
Emily McKinney
What is your favorite subject in school?
Algebra 2
Have you improved in any areas since starting at Options?
Yes, having B’s and C’s
Do you have any current plans or aspirations for after you graduate?
Going into nursing school
How would you explain Options to a friend?
Being an Options student is the best you get to work on your own and work at your own pace and the teachers are amazing when it comes to help!
Gavin
Options Indiana Middle School
Grade: 6th
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
When did you begin attending Options?
August 4, 2025
Do you have any hobbies or ways you enjoy spending your free time?
I am writing a book.
What is your favorite thing about attending Options Indiana? That I can do school from home.
What is your favorite subject in school?
I like social studies, because it started with the Greeks and Romans.
Do you have a favorite Options teacher or staff member?
My favorite teacher is Mrs. Kierstan. She is very kind and likes the book I am writing.
Have you improved in any areas since enrolling at Options?
I have improved all my grades, because it teaches me in a way that I remember what I was taught.
Do you have any current plans or aspirations for after you graduate?
I do not. I will maybe try to publish my book when I am done.
Oliver
Options with ABA
Grade: 8th
Which campus do you attend? Fishers
When did you begin attending Options?
February 2025
Why do you think you were selected as Student of the Month?
I work really hard. My teacher says I’m a role model for other students.
Away from school, do you have any hobbies or ways you enjoy spending your free time?
Playing video games and practicing guitar.
What is your favorite thing about attending Options with ABA?
The teachers and my friends. I feel comfortable.
Do you have a favorite teacher or staff member?
Linda and Josh
What is your favorite subject in school?
History
Have you improved in any areas since starting at Options?
Becoming more independent with my work.
Do you have any current plans or aspirations for when you’re older, or after you graduate?
I want to be a YouTuber or musician.
* About Options Schools *
Founded in 2002, Options Schools are free, public charter schools serving grade 6-12 students in all 92 school districts in the state of Indiana. With a high-quality, individualized approach to education, Options Schools specializes in providing students with an inclusive environment, unparalleled support, and a student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. With brick-and-mortar campuses in Noblesville and Westfield, Options also offers additional programs in virtual & in-person formats.