Students Leaders Honored from Meadowvale, Lincoln and Online 728 at February 2026 Meeting

The ISD 728 School Board continued its dedicated effort to recognize student leadership at is regular meetings. On February 9, 2026, leaders from Lincoln and Meadowvale Elementary Schools in Elk River, and our Online 728 program were honored for their roles in their school communities. 

Lincoln Elementary

Lexi Olson 

Lexi is an outstanding student at Lincoln Elementary School. She not only excels academically but has also demonstrated remarkable personal growth in her ability to manage challenging situations and independently navigate social conflict across multiple areas of the school. Whether in the classroom, during unstructured times, or in shared school spaces, she approaches difficult moments with growing confidence and strong self-regulation, thoughtfully using appropriate strategies to resolve issues.  

Lexi is also a consistent source of support for her peers throughout the school. She demonstrates empathy and leadership by offering reassurance, guidance, and assistance to classmates who may be struggling socially or academically. Her calm, caring, and thoughtful demeanor positively impacts those around her and contributes to a supportive, respectful school environment. She truly shines as a SPARK in our school and is a celebrated member of our Lightning Bolt community! 

Mason Stoffels

Mason is an outstanding student at Lincoln Elementary School. He is a diligent, conscientious, and highly motivated learner who consistently demonstrates excellence in both his academics and character.

Mason completes his work thoroughly, neatly, and on time. He uses his classroom time wisely and often challenges himself by extending his learning or working ahead in another subject. He is especially engaged in his learning, comes prepared to participate, and contributes thoughtfully to classroom discussions. When he encounters something he does not understand, he confidently advocates for himself by asking questions, using available resources, and following up to ensure his work is complete and accounted for. His strong organizational skills and sense of responsibility are evident in everything he does.

Beyond academics, Mason is a positive role model. He leads by example by following school and classroom expectations, completing his jobs reliably, and consistently demonstrating Lincoln pride through our SPARK characteristics. He is kind, fair, and considerate, always looking out for his peers and ensuring everyone feels included and respected. His thoughtful interactions with both students and staff reflect a maturity beyond his years.

Meadowvale Elementary School

Emma Wessel 

Emma is a driven and highly motivated student who consistently demonstrates kindness, humility, and integrity in all that she does. Throughout her six years at Meadowvale, the staff has been deeply impressed by her outstanding leadership skills. Emma leads by example, remaining calm, thoughtful, and respectful in every situation. Her positive influence makes both students and staff better simply by being around her. We are confident that Emma will continue to achieve great things and make a meaningful impact throughout her life.

Parker Juntunen

Parker is a wonderful role model for other students. He is always on task and is well-liked by both students and staff. He sets high standards for himself and demonstrates a strong drive to succeed in everything he does. Parker is creative, a strong problem solver, and consistently approaches challenges with a positive attitude. He shows kindness every day and has empathized with others from a young age. We are extremely proud of the positive impact Parker has made at Meadowvale and are confident that he will continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others in the future.

Online 728

Miley Courrier

Miley shows great responsibility in all of her classes. She completes her assignments with deep thought provoking responses and timeliness. As teachers, we can tell that she thinks and contemplates ideas and lessons beyond the surface level, and hones her ability to evaluate and create responses that go above and beyond the requirements. She also shows a very considerate and respectable personality to her fellow classmates and teachers by reaching out to ask for help and feedback; something that can be challenging in an online setting. She is a shining star in Online 728.

Jaelynn Martie 

Jaelynn has shown considerable growth since she has joined us at Online 728. She joined us mid-semester, and adapted to the asynchronous environment of our courses quickly and effectively. She reaches out to teachers for help and guidance on assignments; something that can be challenging in an online setting. She has a sharp mind, picking up on little details throughout lessons and activities, and then evaluating and creating first-rate summatives to show both her creative and academic abilities. She is a wonderful example of growth and adaptability of what students can achieve in Online 728.