Buffalo Jones students present leadership work to Garden City school board
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Students from Buffalo Jones Elementary presented their school vision, leadership-selection process and community projects — including a canned food drive that collected nearly 500 cans for Emmaus House — and were introduced by Principal Ben Luna.
Buffalo Jones Elementary students and Principal Ben Luna presented to the Garden City USD 457 Board of Education, showcasing their leadership team, school culture and community activities.
The presentation, led by Principal Ben Luna, introduced members of the student council who described the school’s vision and mission. "Our mission is empower our students to reach their personal excellence by very strong relationships, guiding self directed learning, and provide an equitable, high quality instruction," a student said during the presentation. Students summarized regular routines, social contracts and events that support school climate.
Students described hands-on leadership experiences: candidates prepare posters and speeches, a teacher rubric is used for selection, and the student-run school store teaches basic accounting and entrepreneurship. They noted a canned food drive that brought in nearly 500 cans donated to Emmaus House and highlighted extracurriculars such as robotics and a spring third-and-fourth-grade math competition.
Principal Ben Luna told the board the student leaders wrote and rehearsed their presentation. Board members responded positively: "Good job" and "Well done" were common remarks, and several trustees praised the students’ preparation and the staff who supported them.
The presentation concluded with a photo opportunity and brief Q&A about programs such as the Excel model for student effort and the role of the school’s social-emotional curriculum. The board did not take formal action on the presentation; it was presented for information and recognition.