The Athens Kiwanis Club has partnered with Bel Air Elementary to establish the BUGs (Bringing Up Grades) incentive program for third-graders there. Students who bring up their grades from one six weeks to the next in reading and/or math are recognized for their achievements. During Friday morning’s assembly, 89 students were recognized for gains in reading and/or math. Sixty-nine were recognized for improving in both subjects. All students are given certificates, and those who improve in both subjects are treated to a pizza party. Standing at far left (from left) are Kiwanis members Bobbie Hawkins, Matt Tyler and Colin Barrett, and Bel Air Principal Rosalie Dennis. (Toni Garrard Clay/AISD)