This morning during lower chapel, representatives from American Savings Bank (ASB) recognized the 4th grade "Dream Lights" team for their entry into the 2023 KeikiCo Contest. Congratulations to Sarah Foraker, Lacey Lim, Emma Vallejo-Sanderson, and Ellie Yamamoto for working hard to bring their big idea to life! The team impressed the KeikiCo judges, who were pleased to award them with a Special Mention for their business plan and video pitch submitted last fall, earning KCS a cash prize of $2,500. Their dream light product, made from recycled plastic and available in different designs, was created to comfort people at night.

As we shared at the end of last year, ASB selected both Dream Lights and the middle school "Fertile Flowers" team as finalists in the People's Choice contest. While KCS did not win the voting contest, we were the only school to have multiple entries named as People's Choice finalists. Special thanks to everyone who submitted a vote on behalf of KCS! Michelle Bartell, ASB Director of Community Advancement, noted that this was "a great showing for the school's first time competing in KeikiCo." KCS is so proud of our young entrepreneurs!