Our Impact: Democracy in Action

During the 2025 school year, Student Council demonstrated what it means to lead through service, collaboration, and student voice.

Leadership and democracy

Adopted Robert’s Rules of Order
Wrote and ratified our first student-written Constitution (January 8, 2026) and created a Student Council Handbook
Senior class officers advocated to the student school board and the assistant superintendent, and graduation cap decorating was approved
Hosted a student listening session with school board members
Heard a facilities presentation from the district and gathered student feedback
Prepared our first student officer elections

Homecoming Week: a pep assembly honoring past Homecoming Kings and Queens (including Central’s first king) during Central’s 100th anniversary celebration, a bonfire, a pre-game tailgate with free food, face paint and yard games, and a dance with several hundred students
Themed spirit days at games, including Pink Out for breast cancer awareness, Red Out, Camo, and Neon
A Halloween spirit week, student-led pep assemblies, a holiday movie night, and Winter Bingo night
Weekly "This Week at Central" activity updates

Winter Bingo canned goods filled three large tubs for Feeding South Dakota
Volunteers at the Youth & Family Services Kids Fair at The Monument and the holiday gift-wrapping booth at the mall
Helped the Booster Club at the Rushmore Bowl, which raised a record amount for student clubs and activities, and at merchandise booths
Cookies and hot chocolate for a local middle school
A rose sale supporting teachers undergoing cancer treatment, fundraising for a student at another local school, a pie-a-teacher fundraiser, and candy grams

Core Value Awards honoring one student per grade for our school values: Compassion, Trust, Hope, and Stability
Officer of the Year and Volunteer of the Year recognition
A freshman panel about academics and getting involved, and a club fair on February 25, 2026

National Gold Council of Excellence, awarded by the National Association of Student Councils
South Dakota Council of Excellence, awarded by the South Dakota Activities Association
Attended the SDHSAA Rushmore Regional Student Council Workshop on October 23, 2025
Current member of the National Association of Student Councils
Council members qualified for the SDHSAA Academic Achievement Team Award (combined GPA of 3.0 or better)