Seven West Plains Elementary second grade students were recently recognized as Character Kids, with this month’s theme of “Gratitude.” Community First Banking Company of West Plains sponsors the program. From left: Assistant Principal Joby Steele, Liam Reed, Daden Fullington, Olivia Havilland, Avery Story, Jaelyn Causey, Grayson Osgood, Cooper Lange and bank employee Carrie Siegman.