Madera South High school honored with Bonner award

Photo - Madera South High School staff was recognized during a May 13 Madera Unified School District Board Meeting with the Bonner Character and Civic Education Award from the Bonner Center at Fresno State. From left are Director of the Fresno State Bonner Center Mabel Franksl District Culture & Climate Coach Marlo Haupt; MSHS Athletic Director Andrea Devine; MSHS Dean of Curriculum Stephanie Hamblen; MSHS Principal Jon Steinmetz; MSHS Activities Director Benjamin Cummings; and MSHS Vice Principal Danny Silva. — Madera South High School staff was recognized during a May 13 Madera Unified School District Board Meeting with the Bonner Character and Civic Education Award from the Bonner Center at Fresno State. From left are Director of the Fresno State Bonner Center Mabel Franksl District Culture & Climate Coach Marlo Haupt; MSHS Athletic Director Andrea Devine; MSHS Dean of Curriculum Stephanie Hamblen; MSHS Principal Jon Steinmetz; MSHS Activities Director Benjamin Cummings; and MSHS Vice Principal Danny Silva.Madera South High School staff was recognized during a May 13 Madera Unified School District Board Meeting with the Bonner Character and Civic Education Award from the Bonner Center at Fresno State. From left are Director of the Fresno State Bonner Center Mabel Franksl District Culture & Climate Coach Marlo Haupt; MSHS Athletic Director Andrea Devine; MSHS Dean of Curriculum Stephanie Hamblen; MSHS Principal Jon Steinmetz; MSHS Activities Director Benjamin Cummings; and MSHS Vice Principal Danny Silva.

For The Madera Tribune
May 21, 2025
Image Credit: Courtesy of Madera Unified Communications
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Madera South High School has been named the latest recipient of the Bonner Character and Civic Education Award, presented by the Bonner Center at CSU Fresno. The honor recognizes schools that show strong ethical leadership and a commitment to student well-being and civic responsibility.

During a recent visit, the Bonner Committee commended MSHS for promoting a sense of belonging, psychological safety, and strong relationships among students and staff. The school’s efforts to support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs were praised.

The award was formally presented at the Madera Unified board meeting on May 14.