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Student leaders and winter athletes honored at South Plainfield School District board meeting
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Students and coaches from across the district were recognized at a February 2026 South Plainfield School District Board of Education meeting for winter athletic achievements and school leadership; student leaders from Kennedy School described upcoming events and a high school representative outlined spring activities and college-prep supports.
At a February 2026 meeting of the South Plainfield School District Board of Education, students and coaches were recognized for their winter athletic accomplishments and elementary and high‑school student leaders gave updates on school events and programs.
The superintendent’s presentation of the Winter Athletic Awards named student‑athletes across basketball, swimming, track and wrestling and honored coach Shane Raymond as District 14 assistant coach of the year; the board and audience offered congratulations to athletes and coaches.
Kennedy School principal (identified in remarks as the school’s principal) introduced four student council leaders who described building leadership programs and community events. Robin Vega, who said she serves as a student council president, told the board that Kennedy School organized spirit days, multicultural night and an autism‑awareness event scheduled for April 24 that will include a community bubble‑blowing activity to promote inclusion. “We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments and look forward to your continued success,” a district presenter said while congratulating the students and coaches.
Brianna O’Brien, the high‑school student representative and junior class president, reported spring sports results and extracurricular successes, noting the girls’ lacrosse team’s opening‑season wins and multiple track athletes qualifying for divisional meets. She announced a college‑and‑career fair with more than 50 representatives from colleges, trade schools and employers, a financial‑aid workshop, and an SAT prep boot camp slated for April 27–May 3. O’Brien also reminded seniors about a local scholarship application due at 3 p.m. on April 17.
Board members used the presentations to highlight student achievements and staff contributions. The board also recognized an administrator who recently completed a doctorate and thanked staff and volunteers who support extracurricular and academic programs.
The district said it will continue sharing event and scheduling details with families through school email and official district channels.
