PASADENA, Texas — Pasadena Independent School District is proud to announce that multiple campuses have been recognized by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) with the 2025–2026 Student Leadership Award, honoring outstanding student leadership teams across the state.

The TEPSA Student Leadership Award, established in 2018, celebrates PK–8 student groups that demonstrate exceptional leadership and create meaningful impact within their school communities. 

This year, Pasadena ISD campuses were recognized for fostering student-led initiatives that promote literacy, kindness, mentorship, school spirit and community service.

The following Pasadena ISD campuses earned this distinguished honor:

• Adella Young Elementary
• Burnett Elementary
• Carter Lomax Middle School
• Earnesteen Milstead Middle School
• Fred Roberts Middle School
• Garfield Elementary
• Genoa Elementary
• Jensen Elementary
• Kruse Elementary
• L.F. Smith Elementary
• Mae Smythe Elementary
• Marshall Kendrick Middle School
• Matthys Elementary
• Morris Middle School
• Morales Elementary
• Nelda Sullivan Middle School
• Parks Elementary
• Sparks Elementary School
• South Houston Intermediate School
• South Shaver Elementary
• Stuchbery Elementary
• Teague Elementary

Across these campuses, student leadership teams have organized impactful programs ranging from reading initiatives and kindness campaigns to service projects supporting families and mentoring younger students.