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Student representatives highlight IB exams, athletics and college plans
Summary
Riverside and Westland student representatives opened the board meeting with updates on IB testing, spring athletics and senior milestones; board members and the superintendent praised the monthly reports and presented recognitions.
Apollonia Munoz, the student representative from Riverside High School, told the board that "RHS has created a culture that feels welcoming, driven, and connected," and reported that IB exams were underway and student athletes were advancing toward state competitions. She noted that the school recently celebrated senior "decision day" on May 1 and said she intends to continue in the district next year while pursuing the IB diploma.
A Westland student representative reflected on the final weeks of high school, cited wide participation in extracurriculars and said they plan to study nursing. Board members responded with thanks and recognition: Director Wyatt said Apollonia’s reports "were so informative" and Director Shoemaker and Chair Sloop (chair) thanked all three monthly student presenters for grounding the board in student experience. The board presented plaques and invited the students for photographs following their remarks.
Why it matters: The monthly student reports are a standing agenda item meant to keep the board focused on classroom and extracurricular outcomes as the district completes the 2025–26 school year. The remarks also set a tone for upcoming graduation events and final budget decisions at the June 15 meeting.
