Red River Elementary School and Red River Junior High have both been recognized as 2025-2026 Capturing Kids’ Hearts honored campuses.

Red River Elementary was named a National Showcase School for the ninth consecutive year, while Red River Junior High earned recognition as a Rising Star Campus for the 2025-2026 school year.

The honors, awarded by the Flippen Group, recognize campuses that show a strong school culture built on relationships, meaningful student-teacher connections, and a positive learning environment.

In a recent Capturing Kids’ Hearts Facebook post, the organization praised the schools by saying, “These campuses are shining examples of what it looks like to lead with heart, build strong relationships, and create cultures where both students and staff thrive.”

The Capturing Kids’ Hearts program focuses on building trust, strengthening communication, and creating campuses where students feel connected, supported, and valued. These recognitions reflect the work being done on both campuses to create school environments where relationships are a priority and students can thrive.