Chicago Board of Education Appoints 2025–2026 Honorary Student Board Member

Chicago Board of Education Appoints 2025–2026 Honorary Student Board Member

Ogden International’s Destiny Singleton Selected to Represent and Elevate Student Voice Across the District

CHICAGO – The Chicago Board of Education (Board) has named Destiny Singleton, a rising senior from Ogden International High School as its 2025-2026 Honorary Student Board Member (HSBM). She succeeds Carolina Carchi, a recent Roberto Clemente Community Academy graduate.

An exceptional leader, Destiny currently serves as president of the National Art Honor Society and secretary of student government. Her leadership reflects a strong dedication to creating inclusive, engaging school communities and advocating on behalf of her peers.

Destiny was selected from a competitive pool of 102 rising juniors and seniors representing 43 Chicago Public Schools across the District. She was officially introduced at Thursday’s Board Meeting and will continue to represent her peers in Board meetings throughout the 2025–2026 school year.

As part of her appointment, Destiny will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support her future enrollment at a two- or four-year college or university.

"The overwhelming interest in this role is incredible to see," said CPS Board President Sean B. Harden. "We're fortunate to have so many intelligent, civic-minded student leaders competing for this opportunity. I'm confident Destiny Singleton will make a meaningful impact across the District, and we'll continue actively engaging HSBM applicants this upcoming school year."

A Voice for All CPS Students

As the representative of the entire CPS student body, the HSBM also participates in the Student Voice Roundtable Initiative, which provides a platform for students from across the District to engage with CPS leadership and Board members on various topics that are important to students. The District typically hosts three roundtables each school year. The HSBM provides input on selecting a meeting space, student groups, and topics. The HSBM also shares the feedback and ideas collected from those engagements. Although the HSBM does not have voting powers, the student does serve in an advisory role and may present during Board meetings. The student also serves as a representative at select District-wide events.

"I'm incredibly excited for this opportunity to be a voice for all students across the District," said Destiny. "My sincere thanks to the Board and staff for selecting me. I look forward to collaborating with them to advance student voice in District governance and initiatives."

Partnerships Elevate Student Engagement Opportunities

The Board Office works in collaboration with the CPS Department of Student Voice and Engagement to identify and manage opportunities for the HSBM. This partnership helps the Board effectively engage with CPS students, Board members, and CPS leadership to elevate student experience and voice.



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