District 196 students won seven of 13 state championships and 32 of the 104 total medals awarded at this year’s Class AA state speech tournament held online April 23.

In the four-day model, secondary students will attend school in person on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesdays will continue to be distance learning days.

The annual award celebrates the efforts of young high school women in their pursuit of technology education and career opportunities.

The 12 seniors selected semifinalists last fall were all named finalists and are eligible for one of the approximately 7,600 merit scholarships.

The School Board will consider a recommendation to bring grades 6-12 back to in-person learning four days a week beginning in April.