The 16th Annual 'Yes I Can' Awards was a magical night celebrating outstanding special education students for their achievements, perseverance, and personality. 

This year’s ceremony was themed “Every Student Blooms” and was held on May 1, 2026, at Chateau Elan.

One student from each school was honored and, from those, three district winners were announced.

2025-2026 Winners

• AES - Jaquaveon Blades
• ARES - Blaze Belman
• BES - Emily Urban
• BRES - Ava Burton – Elementary District Winner
• CLES - Alina Johnson – Mason Schermerhorn Self-Advocacy Award
• HES - Layla Worthen
• KES - Lucas Blackwell
• SES - Justin Castro
• WES - Josiah Sanders
• YES - King Robert Morgan
• AIM - Kinsley Welborn
• BCMS - Levi Wagner
• HMMS - Andrew Greer
• RMS - Jaxon Bennett
• WMS - Isabelle Scott
• AHS - Jasmine Johnson
• BASA - Jacob Bucicchia – Secondary District Winner
• WBHS - Mariah Avila

Congratulations to each of our 'Yes I Can' school winners!