Hauppauge Public Schools is proud to recognize the first recipients of the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying (LICAB) Community Leadership Award for the 2026–2027 school year. The monthly award celebrates students whose kindness, leadership and contributions to their school communities often go unrecognized but make a meaningful difference to those around them.

Each month from October through May, one elementary school student and one Hauppauge Middle School student are selected from nominations submitted by district staff members. The award recognizes students who help make Hauppauge a better place through their actions, interactions with others and commitment to creating a welcoming school environment.

Our October recipients are Savannah Pawlowski of Pines Elementary School and Alexa Weiner of Hauppauge Middle School. Both students are being recognized as the first honorees of this new monthly recognition program.

Through its partnership with schools, LICAB works to promote bully-free communities through education, awareness and support for students and families. The Community Leadership Award reflects these values by celebrating students who demonstrate empathy, respect and a positive influence on those around them.

Congratulations to Savannah and Alexa on this well-deserved recognition!