The Mayfield Central School District has appointed student representation to the Board of Education for the 2026-27 school year. Senior Abbey Rhodes will be joining the board as an ex officio student member.

Abbey participates in Varsity Soccer, Varsity Softball, Varsity Indoor Track, Unified Bocce and Drama Club tech crew. She is the Class of 2027 vice president, treasurer for the Humanitarian Book Club, and a sports writer for the Panther Press. She is a current member of the National Honor Society and serves as vice president.

Abbey has called the district home for nearly all of her years as a student and she looks forward to participating in meaningful conversations that influence school policies and building productive relationships between students and school administration.

“My mom was on the Board of Education when I was younger and I always knew that I wanted to participate some day,” said Abbey. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to represent my fellow students and help make sure that their voices and perspectives are included in discussions that impact our school community.”

Outside of school Abbey works at Holy Frijoles and runs her own nail business. After graduation she hopes to play college-level soccer and major in athletic training/exercise science, with a goal of becoming an athletic trainer for a sports team.

NYS education law requires all school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services across the state to appoint at least one ex officio student board member. These student representatives will attend public meetings and serve as the voice of the student body. Student board members will serve in an advisory role and are not allowed to vote or attend executive sessions. They must also be high school students enrolled for at least one year.

“We are thrilled to have Abbey join the board as an ex officio student member,” said Christopher Clapper, Superintendent of Schools. “Students offer a unique and invaluable perspective when making decisions about our district, we are dedicated to making sure their voices are heard.”