ACSA is committed to being the driving force for an equitable education system, fostering the success of every student. Each year, the association recognizes 19 pre-K through 12th grade students, one from each region, as well as two California adult education students, for overcoming the odds and achieving success through the Every Student Succeeding awards program.

From serious health issues to homelessness, addictions to abuse, these students show us the true meaning of bravery as they overcome tremendous challenges. These stories show the strength and resilience of California’s students and how we can learn from their achievements.

These 19 students will each receive a $1,000 stipend and their stories will be showcased throughout the coming months in video stories on social media and in EdCal. They will also be recognized during the Every Student Succeeding Presentation, which will take place Nov. 6 at Leadership Summit in San Francisco.

For more information, visit www.acsa.org/ess and follow ACSA on social media to watch for student stories.

2025 Every Student Succeeding Winners Region 1: Magdalena (Maggy) Vasquez, Pioneer High School, Shasta Union HSD Region 2: Anna Schifferle, Union Mine High School, El Dorado Union HSD Region 3: Dylan Lopez, Esparto USD Region 4: Sibao (Sylvia) Chen, San Marin High School, Novato USD Region 5: Roman Fernandez, Panorama Elementary School, Brisbane SD Region 6: Mathys Joseph, College Park High School, Mt. Diablo USD Region 7: Zoe Blansett, Amador High School, Amador County USD Region 8: Erick De La Rosa, Osborne School, Santa Clara COE Region 9: Stevie-Marie Rendon, Pershing Continuation School, Central USD Region 10: Anthony Garcia-Trinidad, Pacific Grove Community High School, Pacific Grove USD Region 11: Kacee Balderama, Jamison High School, Lemoore Union HSD Region 12: Gissel Uriostigue, Hillside High School, Upland USD Region 13: Brayan Hernandez, Frontier High School, Oxnard Union HSD Region 14: Sky Huynh, Artesia High School, ABC USD Region 15: Sophia Kupelian, Rosemont Middle School, Glendale USD Region 16: Luke Michel, James A. Garfield High School, Los Angeles USD Region 17: Angelina Riegelhuth, Los Alamitos High School, Los Alamitos USD Region 18: Maribel Sandoval, Holtville High School, Holtville USD Region 19: Jesús Madrid Rojas, Rancho Mirage High, Palm Springs USD