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Michael Davies-Hughes
Humboldt County Superintendent of Schools
superintendent@hcoe.org
Dear High School Students of Humboldt County,
We are excited to announce the unique opportunity for you 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 you to share feedback, experiences, and perspectives on various issues affecting our schools and communities.
Elevating student voices is crucial in shaping conversations about education and youth development. As the Humboldt County Superintendent of Schools, I represent all of 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. Eleven Humboldt County high school students will be selected to serve.
The Humboldt County Superintendent Student Advisory Council will hold quarterly virtual meetings, starting in Fall 2023. Meetings are scheduled in the afternoon (4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.), and we expect active participation from all student advisory members in every meeting. To participate, selected students must provide proof of parent(s) or legal guardian(s) permission.
Students that serve a full year on the council will receive a commendation letter from the Superintendent that may be used for college admision, scholarship, and job application submissions.
–Michael Davies Hughes, Superintendent of Schools
To be eligible for the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, you must be in high school (grades 9-12) at a Humboldt County comprehensive or charter high school.
Deadline to apply: Friday, October 6, 2023
Students will be notified of the status of their application on Friday, October 13, 2023.
Questions? Contact Natalie Carrigan, Executive Assistant, at 707-445-7022 or ncarrigan@hcoe.org.