April 1, 2026 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am
Initiated by a long-time educator, the late John Weaver, the Optimist Club recognizes elementary and middle-school students for their good character– kindness, compassion, empathy, support, honesty, friendship, humanity and respect. The focus is on students who fly “under the radar,” who may not be the highest academic, musical, artistic or athletic achiever, but who makes our school community a better place to work, learn, play and succeed.
Nominations, including a description of the reasons for nominating the student, can be mailed to the Menomonee Falls Optimist Club, PO Box 671, Menomonee Falls, WI 53052 or emailed to Jeanine Dederich at jeanine.dederich@gmail.com.
Details about timing are still being worked out. The 2026 award ceremony will take place on a date to be determined during the regularly-scheduled Optimist Club meeting at 7:15 am at the Falls Community Recreation Center on Margaret Road.