EAGLE, Idaho — Eagle High School's student council is starting the new school year with a national recognition under their belt, as they focus on being positive leaders for their peers.

The council recently received the National Student Council of Excellence Award in April 2025, marking the first time the school has earned this honor.

"We're super excited. It's the first time we've won it, it's a huge recognition to all the wonderful things that our students have been working on so tirelessly to do this year," said Brandi McCarney, Eagle High Student Council Advisor.

Student leaders were busy preparing for freshman orientation, demonstrating the leadership skills that earned them national recognition.

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