With school back in session, the South Country Central School District Board of Education has wasted no time in appointing a new student ex officio for the 2025-2026 school year.
Bellport High School senior Madison Artura replaces Lauren La Grega on the board. “I hope to make connections with the administration and the board and ensure that all student voices are heard,” she said.
A non-voting member, Artura is still permitted to act as an ambassadorial insert for the student body, on whom she will provide reports at each board meeting.
Superintendent Antonio Santana welcomed Artura on behalf of the district: “We look forward to working with her to amplify our students’ voices.
This is not the first time Artura has taken on noteworthy leadership roles. She served as class president at each stopgap through her first three years of high school, and was just selected to serve a fourth and final term from this point on through until graduation in June 2026.
In addition to student council, Artura runs for the cross-country and track teams. She also manages the Clipper Sports Network Instagram account.
The aspiring English teacher aims to study secondary education at St. Joseph’s College come this time next year.