School board appoints student reps

MEDICAL LAKE – The Medical Lake School Board recently appointed student representatives in a move aimed at enhancing student engagement and amplifying student voices within the district.

At a Jan. 23 meeting, Ashley Heppler, Trinity Shull, Chuks Okembo and Gabby Ornelas were selected to serve as student representatives for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year.

The selection process involved an application and interview process. Prospective candidates had to submit applications and undergo interviews in front of a panel consisting of School Board members and the superintenden. Additionally,...