School board announces student trustees for 2026-27 year

The Renfrew County District School Board has announced their student trustees for the 2026-27 school year.

Newly-elected trustee Jack Couper is a Grade 10 student at Arnprior District High School, committed to academic equity and student mental health.

Couper will join returning student trustee Bronwynn Dick, who is entering Grade 12 at Opeongo High School, and Indigenous student trustee Emma Grant, who is entering Grade 10 at Mackenzie Community School.

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Board chair Leo Boland says they are excited to welcome these student leaders with diverse experiences to the table, and that their voice helps keep the board’s decision-making rooted in its students needs and aspirations.

Julia DeJong
Julia DeJong
Julia is a graduate of Carleton University with a combined honours degree in journalism and humanities. She has published work with Carleton’s independent newspaper, The Charlatan, and completed internships with Blackburn Media and CBC Ottawa. Originally from Huron County, Ont., Julia now lives in Bancroft.

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