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Pulaski County highlights Camp Ignite summer program, honors students and expands student representation
Summary
Pulaski County School Board showcased Camp Ignite summer programming and project‑based learning, presented National Honor Society awards, and named five student representatives for 2026–27; presenters and parents praised high student engagement and the district framed the program as a potential sustainable resource.
The Pulaski County School Board on June 9 highlighted Camp Ignite, a summer enrichment program serving roughly 500 students, and recognized students and student leaders for academic and community service achievements.
Board members presented the Pilaski County High School National Honor Society chapter with a Sapphire Award and read individual merit and ambassador awards for students who logged notable community service hours. The board also thanked outgoing student representative Amaya Miller and named five new student representatives — Eden Bowman, Dejane Connor, Payton Thomas, Danny Carroll and Willow Elliot — who will serve in 2026–27.
District presenters described Camp Ignite as a mix of project‑based learning and hands‑on activities. Staff outlined sample projects including a Top Chef‑style healthy‑recipes unit tied to a cookbook fundraiser, student energy audits, micro‑lending research, water‑quality testing and cross‑age lessons where students teach financial concepts. An administrator summarized the program’s goals as increasing engagement and building relationships across the county.
“Students have been engaged through hands‑on projects, clubs, swimming, and fun learning opportunities,” an administrator said during the presentation, noting plans for presentations of learning and field trips connected to Camp Ignite.
The board shared brief student and parent feedback gathered through media coverage and onsite testimonials. In a clip shown to the board a student said, “It was my first time going to camp. I was scared. I was horrified. It’s very fun and I enjoyed swimming,” reflecting a mix of initial nervousness and rapid engagement among attendees.
Board members stressed the program’s potential to sustain momentum into the regular school year through teacher professional development and peer‑to‑peer modeling. Several members said they hoped the Camp Ignite format would be maintained as an annual resource for families.
The district also used the meeting to thank staff who organized the program and to announce related family events occurring during the summer session.
