A successful school fundraiser idea by a Roscoe PTO allowed one lucky kid to lead his school as "principal for a day."

4th Grader Bryce Kellogg becomes 'Mr. Kellogg' as Kinnikinnick School Principal

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We were honored to be part of a big day for a 4th grader at Kinnikinnick School in Roscoe who won the fundraiser drawing, allowing him to spend one day as the school's leader.

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Bryce Kellogg arrived at school in a Harlem-Roscoe Firetruck with sirens blaring as classmates cheered his arrival just before 8 am on a Monday in the school's parking lot.

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Full-time Kinnikinnick School Principal Mrs. Miller immediately guided Mr. Kellogg to the school drop-off line where he opened doors for his classmates, with many saying "Good Morning Principal Kellogg" as they exited.

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Principal-For-A-Day Leads School Announcements, Pushes 'Kellogg Kart'

Doing all the normal daily activities the regular school principal does, Bryce also led the morning announcements on the school PA, and sent out a phone alert the night before letting parents know he was starting a new school rule of wearing hats and hoodies.

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Has your child done something extra special at school that made you proud?  Did they get an 'A' on their report card, or after studying hard get a perfect score on a quiz?

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Q98.5 will select one local student between Kindergarten and 8th Grade as Johnny V's Junior Genius, powered by US Cellular.

Johnny's Junior Geniuses are students who work hard in school, who are kind to their fellow students, and who respect and make an impact in their community.

Some of the characteristics of our Junior Geniuses include:

  • intelligence
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  • empathy
  • diligence
  • tenacity
  • respect
  • stewardship
  • good citizenship

All of Johnny V's Junior Genius award winners will receive prizes and gifts from Flow Supreme Air Sports, and Dirty Dough Cookies. Plus, all Junior Geniuses are invited to co-host a segment of The Ride Home with Johnny V. between 3 pm and 7 pm weekdays on Q98.5.

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