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Student representatives report holiday service, academic supports and calls to centralize scholarship info
Summary
Student board representatives described community service projects, strong use of academic resource centers during finals and recommended a more centralized scholarship database for students completing college applications.
Student board representatives shared recent student activities and program feedback during the board’s student report segment. Annika Choletti described theater company food drives and choral visits to hospitals and retirement homes; she said the group collected a record amount for the Vernon Township food pantry. Olivia Bush highlighted the Vernon Hills Academic Resource Center’s heavy use during finals and cited broader research on the benefits of school‑based academic support. Students urged the district to explore a more centralized scholarship database to ensure seniors do not miss major opportunities that may be posted outside the campus CRC.
Other student representatives described improved lunch access during later periods and noted remaining inconsistencies with some service options. Several students thanked staff and advisors for supporting extracurricular and academic programs.
Board members thanked the students for their reports and for participating on calendar and other committees.
