Student representatives report holiday service projects, finals support and calls for centralized scholarship info

Student representatives from Vernon Hills and Libertyville high schools gave updates to the board describing recent community service activities and student supports. Vernon Hills students described a record food collection and community caroling that included visits to Lurie Children’s Hospital and retirement homes; the events were widely praised by the student speakers.

Academic supports and scholarships: Students reported high use of the district’s Academic Resource Center during finals week and encouraged a more centralized scholarship listing, saying some scholarships were difficult for seniors to find. One student recommended a centralized scholarship database to make major opportunities easier to locate for seniors and future classes.

School lunch access: Student speakers acknowledged progress in improving lunch availability during later periods but said inconsistencies remain and asked the district to continue work to ensure equitable options for all lunch periods.

Closing: Board members thanked the students for their engagement and noted that student input has influenced calendar and other district decisions.