You asked, and we went straight to the source — a current student at Northern Heights.

We asked what they love about Heights and what they wish our community understood about being a student there today.

Their favorite part? The teachers. Teachers know their students personally, understand how they learn, make time for their questions, and make them feel seen and known. And of course, school spirit— the football and basketball games, the fans, the cheerleaders, and the way everyone supports one another.

But being a student there every day also means experiencing the challenges of the current building firsthand.

A gym that gets extremely hot. A deteriorating track. Classrooms that can't maintain comfortable temperatures. A small gym that doubles as the cafeteria. Birds getting inside. Electrical issues in the FACS kitchen. Limited space in the music room and library. Wi-Fi that makes online assignments difficult. Broken clocks. Old and worn curriculum materials.

And they had one message they really wanted our community to hear:

“Just because they went to Heights or go to Heights for an occasional football or basketball game doesn't mean they know what it is like for students currently.”

This student isn't asking for a different school. They want the same great teachers, relationships, education, and school spirit for the students who come after them — just in facilities that are more comfortable, efficient, and able to meet their needs.

Our students deserve that future.

On November 3rd Vote YES for the future of USD 251