January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we are proud to recognize the dedicated service of our Board of Directors. School board members volunteer countless hours to provide governance, oversight, and long-term direction for our district, always keeping student success at the center of their work.

We extend our sincere thanks to:

• Molly Barnes, President
• Jennifer Henriquez-Bumpus, Vice President
• Jeremiah Campbell, President Pro-tem
• James Etzkorn, WIAA Representative
• Chuck Whitfield, Instructional Materials Committee (IMC) Representative

This month is an opportunity to celebrate not only their commitment, but also an incredible district achievement: the Monroe School District Board of Directors was recognized as a 2025 Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA)! Learn more about this recognition here.

This prestigious honor celebrates school boards that demonstrate exemplary leadership in improving student outcomes, particularly through long-term, strategic efforts aligned with the Washington School Board Standards.

We also want to recognize and thank our Student Representatives, who bring student voice and perspective to board discussions:

• Myron Robinson, MHS Senior Student Representative
• Rena Shaw-Woldman, SVEC Junior Student Representative

Thank you to all of our board leaders for your service and commitment to MSD students, staff, and families.