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Whitnall students present leadership projects; board honors state qualifiers
Summary
Elementary and high‑school students gave the board a leadership update—PBIS playground goals, Veterans Day activities and a collection for the Milwaukee Veterans Homeless Initiative—and the board recognized two state‑qualifying athletes, Emily Teixeira (cross country) and Tierney (tennis).
Students from Huntington Elementary and high‑school representatives briefed the Whitnall School District board on leadership and service activities, while trustees formally recognized two student athletes who qualified for state competition.
Student presentation and Veterans Day drive
Four student council members—Hazel (fifth grade), Emsa (fourth), Paul (fifth) and Rudy (fourth)—described leadership structures at their school, PBIS‑linked playground equipment goals and outreach projects. They detailed plans for a Veterans Day assembly, an honor wall to recognize veterans in students— families, and a donation drive for cleaning supplies to support the Milwaukee Veterans Homeless Initiative; students said donations will be accepted at the school office and the drive runs through the end of November.
Athlete recognition
The board honored Emily Teixeira, a cross‑country senior who has been a conference champion all four years and a four‑time state qualifier, and Tierney (a sophomore tennis player who reached state for the second consecutive year and posted a 23‑4 season). Tierney addressed the board to thank the school, athletic department, athletic director, teammates and parents for their support.
Why it matters: Student presentations gave the board direct insight into school‑level leadership programming and community service; the athletic recognition highlighted student achievement at the state level.
What happens next: The board encouraged community donations for the Veterans drive and thanked students for their leadership and school involvement.
