Las Vegas (October 3, 2025) – Adam Kutner Cares is proud to announce that Darnell Elementary School’s 5th Grade class, led by teacher Mrs. Christine Janette, has been selected as the 2025 Adam Kutner Cares Community Champion Classroom Award winner.
Mrs. Janette and her students were selected from over 500 nominations across the Clark County School District. She credited her fifth graders’ remarkable academic growth from the previous year and their class motto of collaboration – “Every day is a day for teamwork. There is no ‘I’ in team” – as key reasons for the recognition. Darnell Elementary was also recently honored as one of th
e most improved schools in the CCSD.
Beyond the classroom, Mrs. Janette’s dedication to her students and community is equally inspiring. A survivor of the One October tragedy, she created the Angel Wing Project at her previous school, Cadwallader Middle School, to honor the lives lost that day. The project continues every year. In addition, her Spread Kindness campaign, established in memory of the Vegas 58, has endured for seven years, leaving a lasting impact on her students and the Las Vegas community.
As part of this recognition, 36 students, Mrs. Janette, Principal, and Assistant Principal – each accompanied by a parent or guardian – will attend tonight’s Vegas Golden Knights matchup against the San Jose Sharks at T-Mobile Arena. In total, 90 tickets have been generously provided by Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys.
To make the evening even more memorable:
- Roundtrip transportation from Darnell Elementary to T-Mobile Arena has been arranged for the group.
- Mrs. Janette will ride the Adam Kutner-sponsored Zamboni during the game, celebrating her incredible impact as an educator and community champion.
- The entire group will receive a special in-arena shoutout during the game, joined by the VGK’s mascot Chance and the Vegas Golden Knights cheer team.
- Thanks to digital agency LEVY Online, each winning student will also receive a $25 gift card to enjoy food and drinks inside the arena, ensuring they have the full Golden Knights game day experience.
“This award is truly a passion project for me,” said Adam S. Kutner, longtime Las Vegas resident, business owner of 34 years, and proud Day 1 sponsor of the Vegas Golden Knights. “I am proud to call Las Vegas home and I wanted to create a program that shines a light on the incredible teachers and classrooms in our community. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing these students and educators celebrated while enjoying my favorite sport and team – our Vegas Golden Knights.”
The Community Champion Classroom Award was created by Adam Kutner Cares to recognize extraordinary educators and classrooms making a difference in the lives of their students and in the Southern Nevada community.
Past award-winning classrooms include:
- 2024 – Cozine Elementary, 4th Grade, Teacher Perce
- 2023 – Walter V. Long Elementary, 4th Grade, Ms. Alcantar
This special classroom recognition also marks the kickoff of the 2025–26 season-long Adam Kutner Cares Community Champion Award campaign, which will continue to spotlight and celebrate individual teachers, school support staff, local heroes, charities, and remarkable Las Vegas locals doing amazing things in the community and honoring them with a surorise award presentation along with tickets to an upcoming Vegas Golden Knights home game and a ride on the Zamboni throughout the year.
Through programs like this, Adam Kutner Cares remains committed to supporting education, honoring community heroes, and uplifting the people who make Southern Nevada such a remarkable place to live.
ABOUT ADAM KUTNER CARES COMMUNITY CHAMPION CLASSROOM AWARD
The Adam Kutner Cares Community Champion Classroom Award is a unique program created and funded by local attorney Adam Kutner to honor and celebrate teachers and students by providing one CCSD classroom the ultimate Vegas Golden Knights game day experience. This marks the third year of the Adam Kutner Cares Community Champion Classroom Award, a tradition that has already created lasting memories for CCSD families across the Valley. Past winning classrooms have celebrated with surprise assemblies, school bus send-offs, and heartfelt thank-you moments to Adam Kutner and his team for making the dream possible.
The law firm has long been committed to giving back to the community through Adam Kutner Cares and continues to support many local charities and sports initiatives. These giveaways and the law firm’s commitment reflect their dedication to fostering community engagement and enrichment as well as recognizing the true passion of Golden Knights fans. Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys has been an official partner of the Vegas Golden Knights since Day 1, giving away tickets to every home game since the team first took the ice with the #adamkutnerpowerplay, which continuously trends on X, formerly known as Twitter, during each game. Entering the 2025–26 season, Adam Kutner will offer more giveaways than ever before with new announcements to come.
ABOUT ADAM S. KUTNER, INJURY ATTORNEYS
Adam S. Kutner, Injury Attorneys, is a highly respected personal injury law firm based in Las Vegas, Nevada. With over 34 years of experience, the firm handles a wide range of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, and more. Led by Adam S. Kutner, the team provides personalized legal representation and fights tirelessly for the rights of their clients. For more information, visit askadamkutner.com
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