Churchland Primary and Intermediate School’s (CPIS) Cayden Jennings has been named a winner in the 2026 School Safety Sticker Contest hosted by the Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety. This year’s theme was “Leading the Way to Bring the School Safety Vision into Focus.”
According to the center, the contest is an invitation for Virginia students in grades K-12 to creatively express what school safety means to them. Along with reflecting the overall theme, entries can incorporate motifs of “kindness, anti-bullying, building trust, emergency readiness or feeling safe.” The winners’ designs will be printed on official stickers and may be used in presentations, posters and conference materials to promote school safety across the commonwealth.
“Schools are even safer with student leadership, clear focus and direction, no doors propped open and no codes,” said Shellie Evers, supervisor of the center. “Participation in this contest serves as a reminder of why we do what we do every day and that our futures will be brighter because of students like Cayden.”
“It is an honor to know that Cayden's design will be featured on stickers and promotional materials to inspire other students and schools in our state,” said CPIS Principal Dr. Latonya Harris. “Our entire school community is incredibly proud of his creativity and leadership in bringing the school safety vision into focus.”
This award marks the second consecutive year that CPIS has been lauded for its school safety practices at the state level. In 2025, Kintrell Devin, the school’s lead security officer, was recognized by the Department of Criminal Justice Services for her intensive work with the statewide Stop the Prop Campaign, which emphasized the importance of securing the premises by keeping all perimeter doors locked and closed.
“Here at CPIS, school safety isn't just a policy — it's the heartbeat of our school, largely thanks to the incredible leadership of our principal, Dr. Latonya Harris,” said Devin. “I am truly grateful to serve in a district and work alongside leaders who consistently prioritize the well-being and safety of our students and staff, and I believe Cayden’s most recent achievement is proof that the students feel safer because of this important work.”
In addition to winning the contest, CPIS will also receive a $1,000 grant to support school safety programs and students' emotional well-being, thanks to a partnership with the Virginia Risk Sharing Association.
Jennings’ award-winning artwork can be seen below.
