According to Interim Superintendent Kevin Wellen, Michael Schmidt has worked at the Staples-Motley School District for the last 11 years, most recently as high school principal.
14 students from Bertha-Hewitt, Freshwater, Menahga, Sebeka, Staples-Motley, Verndale and Wadena-Deer Creek are among those nominated for the celebration. Find out more about them here.