FWCS Students Recognized for ACPL Student Library Card Designs

Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) and the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) are proud to recognize Quinn Kilby, an eighth-grade student at Jefferson Middle School, as the winner of the systemwide ACPL Student Library Card design contest. Kilby’s winning art was unveiled at the Jefferson Middle School Awards night on May 19 at Northrop High School. Kilby’s vibrant illustration of an astronaut reading in a colorful galaxy was selected to appear on the newest library card being distributed to FWCS students, symbolizing the limitless potential of reading and imagination.

The new student library cards are part of a new partnership between FWCS and ACPL aimed at expanding students’ access to educational resources. Through the ACPL Student Library Card program, students will enjoy free access to a wide array of learning tools, including books, tutoring services, test preparation, and digital learning platforms that complement the high-quality education offered within FWCS.

The partnership launched earlier this spring with a pilot program at Towles Intermediate School this spring and will continue expanding to more schools in 2025-26 school year.

ACPL Director of Partnerships and Programs Beth Boatright praised the initiative: “This partnership strengthens our commitment to supporting the whole student, both in and out of the classroom. The creativity of FWCS students, especially Quinn, showcases how powerful access to the arts and learning can be. These designs reflect not only artistic talent but a deep love of reading and learning that we’re thrilled to nurture.”

In addition to Quinn Kilby, 20 talented student artists from across the district earned honorable mention for their outstanding designs. These students will receive custom library cards featuring their art:

• Ava Wakefield, Grade 4, Arlington Elementary

• Sofia Mantilla, Grade 4, Adams Elementary

• Angel Ramos, Grade 5, Adams Elementary

• Holly Darvish, Grade 3, Croninger Elementary

• Vallyn Yorko, Grade 4, Forest Park Elementary

• Addilyn Froelich, Grade 4, Haley Elementary

• Deverlynn Clemence, Grade 3, Harris Elementary

• Hannah Adamson, Grade 5, Harrison Hill Elementary

• Lucy Baugher, Grade 4, Irwin Elementary

• Mariah Calhoun, Grade 4, Lindley Elementary

• Emily Serrano, Grade 2, Maplewood Elementary

• Addison Tilse Stone, Grade 8, Jefferson Middle

• Raven Gilbert, Grade 5, Price Elementary

• Nora Fennig, Grade 4, Towles Intermediate

• Matilla Nella, Grade 11, Snider High

• Indra Yee, Grade 9, Wayne High

• Charlie Standiford, Grade 6, Kekionga Middle

• Guadalupe Guzman, Grade 5, Weisser Park Elementary

• Kailen Barnes, Grade 12, Wayne High

• Lydia Swing, Grade 5, Weisser Park Elementary

The new ACPL Student Library Cards featuring Quinn Kilby’s winning design will begin circulating to students later this year. For more information about the partnership, visit acpl.info/student-library-cards.

The initiative is in line with the library’s 2024-28 strategic plan “Windows to Lifelong Learning and Discovery” which included a strategic goal of “exploring the expansion of the Student Success Library Card program to schools throughout Allen County”. This information can be found at acpl.info/strategic-plan.