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Penncrest board adopts Latin honors system for class of 2026, reserves valedictorian plan until new SIS
Summary
The board approved a Latin honors recognition system starting with the class of 2026 and agreed valedictorian/salutatorian titles will be reinstated for a future incoming class once the new student information system (SIS) is implemented.
The Penncrest School District board voted to adopt a Latin honors recognition system to acknowledge student academic achievement beginning with the class of 2026. The resolution states the district will implement three levels of honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude) and provide cords or medals at graduation to recognize qualifying students.
Board discussion acknowledged technical constraints tied to the district’s Student Information System (SIS). The resolution includes language that the traditional valedictorian and salutatorian designations will be reintroduced for the incoming freshman class when the new SIS is functional. District staff previously said the SIS transition is underway and that implementing valedictorian and salutatorian again would require the SIS to track credits consistently from freshman year onward.
The motion to adopt the Latin honors system passed by voice vote with all members present voting in favor. The board directed staff to bring final resolution language that reflects SIS implementation timing and to return if any clarifying edits are needed.
