Caddo Parish Public Schools announced its district Students of the Year, recognizing three students for their academic achievements, leadership and involvement in their school communities.
District representatives visited each student’s campus to announce the selections and celebrate alongside students and staff.
The 2026-2027 district Students of the Year are:
Elementary Student of the Year: Vianka Khandelwal
Vianka Khandelwal, a fifth-grade student at South Highlands Elementary Magnet, was named Elementary Student of the Year.
Khandelwal is a pianist, dancer and school news anchor. During her final-round interview, she demonstrated her creativity and confidence by teaching the judges a dance.
Middle School Student of the Year: Mila Sedrick
Mila Sedrick, an eighth-grade student at North Caddo Elementary/Middle School, was named Middle School Student of the Year.
Sedrick serves as student council president and is an award-winning artist and poet. She is also involved in the school newsroom, participates in stage activities and plays softball.
She maintains straight A’s while balancing her academic and extracurricular responsibilities.
High School Student of the Year: Ava Galambos
Ava Galambos, a senior at Northwood High School, was named High School Student of the Year.
Galambos serves as Louisiana’s student representative to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE).
She also leads Northwood’s student council and Falcon Line dance team while participating in community service activities.
Caddo Parish Public Schools congratulated Khandelwal, Sedrick and Galambos on their accomplishments and recognized their contributions to their schools and communities.
