Student Council officers representing the student body of the Highlands Elementary School gave outstanding presentations that resulted in a standing ovation as the students outlined some of the duties and obligations of the members of the Council.
Council president Sean Larue was the first to make a presentation before the Henry Hudson Regional Board of Education and the public present at the regular meeting, highlighting the work of the Student Council and their responsibilities to the student body, their education and their teachers.
His report was continued by Vice President Jack Hanratty, secretary, Adrian Desczc and treasurer Isaiah Hernandez-Snow, each of home gave specifics on their particular duties and responsibilities.
The Council works with all faculty members and students are under the guidance of Student Council Advisors Megan Harbstreet, the 5th grade teacher and Lauren McBain, 6th grade teacher.
During the presentation and recognition ceremonies held at every board meeting, Teagen Zachok-Rose was also recognized as the Student of the month at the Highlands School. Teagen is a 6th grade student and was recognized for excellence in academics.
Amelia Baxendine was honored as the Student of the month for the Atlantic Highlands School and Finley Reese, who was unable to attend the meeting, was cited and praised as the Henry Hudson Regional School Student of the Month.
Teachers honored during the board meeting were Megan Fantuzzi, first grade teacher at the Highlands School, Clint Campbell, recognized for excellence as the Atlantic Highlands Staff member of the Month, and Kathleen Boylan as the Henry Hudson Regional School Staff Member of the Month.
Henry Hudson student Julianna Werdann, during the regular reports given by board members and their contractors, gave a comprehensive Student Representative Report at the meeting, keeping the board informed on student activities, events, awards and presentations throughout the month.
Ms. Werdann reads an extensive several page report at every meeting of the board and has been acclaimed on a regular basis for the excellence of her regular reports.
