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Michael Davies-Hughes
Humboldt County Superintendent of Schools
superintendent@hcoe.org
Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council
Dear High School Students of Humboldt County,
The Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE) is excited to announce the unique opportunity for high school students to join the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. This council aims to bring together voices from all corners of Humboldt County, providing a platform for students to share feedback, experiences, and perspectives on various issues affecting our schools and communities, as well as gain leadership skills.
Elevating student voices is crucial in shaping conversations about education and youth development. I represent all the nearly 90 public schools in our diverse county, supporting 31 unique school districts and 15 charter schools with varying needs. HCOE’s commitment lies in identifying viable, innovative, and sustainable solutions to ensure equity, enhance the quality of public education, and support the well-being and achievement of every student.
Student voice is critical when making decisions for and about students. The opportunity to bring students to the table from all over the county will be enlightening!
A total of 12-15 Humboldt County high school students will be selected to serve. This advisory committee will include a wide variety of youth voices including students that are underrepresented: including socioeconomically disadvantaged youth, foster youth, Native American youth, homeless youth, Black, Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, People of Color, houseless youth, students with disabilities, LGBTQ+ youth, and students attending alternative schools. Council members will earn a stipend in addition to leadership skills, while shaping and advocating for students and communities.
–Michael Davies Hughes, Superintendent of Schools
Eligibility and Deadline
To be eligible for the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, you must be in high school (grades 9-12) at a Humboldt County comprehensive, alternative, or charter high school.
Deadline to apply: Friday, January 10, 2025
Students will be notified of the status of their application on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Questions? Contact Natalie Carrigan, Executive Assistant, at 707-445-7022 or ncarrigan@hcoe.org.