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Whitnall middle school student council outlines year of service, fundraisers and events
Summary
Student council officers and representatives presented activities they organized this year — dances, spirit weeks, fundraisers including Penny Wars for Canine Companions — and described leadership structures and community service projects.
Student leaders from Whitnall Middle School presented their year of activities to the Whitnall School District Board, describing dances, spirit weeks, fundraisers and community-service projects and fielding board members’ questions about planning and student involvement.
The presentation was introduced by Mike Sievert, student council adviser. “I am Mike Sievert, 25 years in the Whitnall School District this year…this is my fifteenth year as adviser of student council,” he told the board before students introduced themselves and their roles.
Nut graf: Student council officers described a range of events organized during the school year — four dances with separate spaces for different student needs, multiple spirit weeks including an ABC countdown and homecoming, door‑decorating and costume contests, a Salvation Army toy drive, Penny Wars fundraisers that benefited Canine Companions, and service events such as a senior citizens dinner and teacher appreciation breakfast.
What the students said Student council president Levi Gabe, an eighth grader, and other officers listed their responsibilities and events. Officers named: Levi Gabe (president), Mason Korolevski (vice president), Jackson Van Veil (treasurer) and Rosemary Fiedler (secretary). Student representatives described organizing spirit weeks, door decorating, a fall dance and a Valentines dance, and distributing staff gifts.
On dances and inclusion Students said the middle school runs three to four dances each year and divides the event space into a general dance room, a VIP room for students with no disciplinary write-ups, a quiet/movie room and themed hallways. “The VIP and MVP status also connects to our PBIS program,” a student explained. The VIP room is intended for students who have not received disciplinary violations during the quarter.
Fundraising and community service Students described Penny Wars proceeds being donated to Canine Companions; the council rotates its chosen charity each year. They reported organizing toy drives for the Salvation Army and serving a senior citizens dinner tied to a school play.
Board feedback and questions Board members praised the students’ work and asked about logistics. Board member Quinn asked which ABC letter was hardest to theme; students answered with the letter Q (quiz day). Board member Karen asked how students decide activities; the council described monthly agendas and flight reports that feed into student council meetings, and said student suggestions are discussed and approved by staff when necessary. Board members also asked about how the council solicits student input and how they plan small groups and events.
Closing Board members thanked the students and adviser for the presentation; no formal board action followed the report.
