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October 14, 2026
Pictured (Left to Right): Lydia Stone (LMS), Jett Markley (LES), Ella Dunmon (LHS)
In the Spring of 2019, the London City School District published its Portrait of a Graduate, which highlights the key skills and attitudes necessary for district graduates to have success in college and careers. Our district uses the Portrait of a Graduate to help design meaningful teaching and learning experiences for our students.
The following students were recognized during the November Regular Board of Education meeting for substantially demonstrating the district’s Portrait of a Graduate. Congratulations to each of these students!
Jett Markley (1st Grade) - London Elementary School
London Elementary School is proud to recognize Jett Markley, a first-grade student, as our November Portrait of a Graduate Award recipient! Jett is an outstanding young Red Raider who comes to school each day ready to learn and excited for new opportunities. One of the things that makes Jett so special is the tremendous growth we have seen in his confidence and independence since kindergarten. He has truly blossomed into a student who embraces new experiences and sets a wonderful example for those around him. His enthusiasm and positive spirit make him a joy to have at LES.
Jett consistently demonstrates wonderful manners, treats others with respect, and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Whether offering encouragement to a classmate or simply leading by example, Jett makes a positive difference in his classroom each day. His teacher, Ms. Johnson, says it best: "I feel so lucky to have Jett in my classroom, and I cannot wait to see all the amazing things he accomplishes in the future."
We are incredibly proud of the young man Jett is becoming and look forward to watching him continue to grow and shine throughout his years as a Red Raider.
Lydia Stone ( 8th Grade) - London Middle School
Lydia Stone is London Middle School’s nomination for Portrait of a Graduate. Lydia is a two-sport athlete participating in volleyball and basketball. She can be heard on the morning announcements telling jokes, and seen around the school and at events taking pictures for the yearbook.
Lydia represents all five categories that make up a Portrait of a Graduate. She is respectful to others and herself through her positive attitude. Lydia is always smiling and having a good time while at school, especially when listening to her favorite Trolls music. Lydia is flexible and adaptable due to her unwavering steadfastness. She is consistent with her attitude and work ethic, and she is diligent in completing her schoolwork.
London intends to mold effective communicators, and Lydia is just that. As a student, when Lydia has questions, she is not afraid to ask for help or advocate for others. Most often, this is done by her taking an earbud out, followed by her question starting with, “Wait, hold on…”
Lastly, Lydia shows she is a creative thinker and appropriately skilled academically through her Advanced score on the 7th-grade ELA OST, earning the highest score among all test-takers this past spring. Lydia also scored Accomplished on her 7th-grade Math OST. She maintains a 3.86 cumulative middle school GPA and recently earned a 4.0 for the 1st quarter of her 8th-grade year.
Lydia is a warm, welcoming individual who makes those around her comfortable. She is the type of student every educator would love to have in their classroom. We are lucky to have her at London Middle School.
Ella Dunmon ( 11th Grade) - London High School
Ella is everything we expect an LHS graduate to be. She is an effective communicator both in class and in the wider school community. She expresses her ideas clearly and confidently stands by them. Ella also demonstrates responsible leadership among her peers through her clear communication; she is a role model in the classroom, on the athletic field, and across the high school community. Her excellent critical thinking skills allow her to express herself while driving her academic success, especially in challenging honors and CCP courses. All of these strengths illustrate the adaptability that underpins her achievements across literacy, numeracy, and technology. Ella demonstrates all the qualities that London City Schools has identified within the Portrait of a Graduate.