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Students and community volunteers recognized; Palmer Ridge student council details fundraisers
Summary
The board honored Eagle Scout Samuel Yant and recognized Ascent Church leaders for youth mental‑health training; Palmer Ridge student council presented its structure and fundraising programs, including a December 'Fill a Stocking' drive and a Make‑A‑Wish fundraising history.
The meeting opened with recognitions: Amy Matisc introduced sophomore Samuel Yant of Palmer Ridge High School, who described leading 20 scouts to build a community garden at Prairie Winds Elementary and hauling 11 tons of pea gravel to construct a 24x24‑foot garden with seven steel planters. The board presented Samuel with an award and invited photos.
Administrators then thanked Ascent Church for supporting youth mental health first‑aid training; Brian Pek, pastor at Ascent Church, said the church has raised approximately $220,000 over several years through the Run for Hope 5K to support suicide prevention programming for local schools.
Later, student representatives Gavin Schmidt and Roxy Palmer presented how Palmer Ridge’s student council is organized, describing chairs responsible for budgets, social events, marketing, philanthropy and spirit work. They outlined major fundraisers — Harvest of Love, a December 'Fill a Stocking' toy drive in partnership with Ronald McDonald House, and a Make‑A‑Wish week whose fundraising peaked at about $20,000 in a prior year; last year they reported raising over $15,000 across events.
Board members thanked the students and recognized the community partners. Students explained community engagement routes (student council Instagram and district communications) for members who want to donate or help with drives.
