Austin Morrison is "Student Of The Week" for #MiddletownRI. The Forest Avenue School first grader is described as friendly, curious and ready to help all around him. Thanks to Austin & all our students who are looking to make each day a little brighter.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL FIRST GRADER AUSTIN MORRISON
MIDDLETOWN, RI (JANUARY 9, 2026) – In each of the schools across Middletown, there are students doing excellent, noteworthy things. As part of a feature from the town, a different student will be spotlighted for their efforts to make Middletown a special place to live, work and play.
Name: Austin Morrison
School: Forest Avenue School
Grade: First
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Brittany & Jason Morrison
Accomplishment(s): “Austin always has a great attitude and is a fantastic kid,” First Grade Teacher Camille Guerin said.
Quotable: “Listening is super important!”
Dream Job: “Becoming a zookeeper because I really love animals like the red panda and penguins.”
Favorite Meal: Grilled cheese & pickles
Free Time: Traveling to New Hampshire to see my cousins
Who I Look Up To: “That’s a great question!”
Best Part Of Middletown: Forest Avenue School
Inspirations: “Helping others!”
Top Hangout: McDonald’s because they have great chicken nuggets.
Recommended Reading: Anything with the Bluey character.
Best Subject In School: Math because I’m good at it.
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “Mrs. Breen, she was my kindergarten teacher and she taught me a lot. This year in first grade, I’m going to learn a lot too!”
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “All his co curricular teachers agree that Austin has a great attitude and always puts smiles on students and teachers faces,” Guerin said.
Document Link: https://mdl.town/SOW-Austin-Morrison
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