West Central School District 49-7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2/16/2026

Dr. Knight, Superintendent of Schools

West Central School District

  West Central to celebrate School Board Recognition Week

The West Central School District will join districts across the state to thank school board members for their leadership and service to our local school district and community during South Dakota School Board Recognition Week from February 16-20.

“This is a great opportunity to recognize our school board for their dedication to our children and our community,” Superintendent Dr. Knight said.

The men and women serving West Central are: Alison McGillivray, Lexi Klinkhammer, Kim Lanham, Justin Eich, and Adam DeJong.

This group is responsible for setting the vision of and goals for the district and strives to provide a quality education for our students. The school board also hires quality educators, adopts policies and evaluates progress while always keeping the best interests of our students in mind.

During School Board Recognition Week, the West Central School District invites students, staff and community members to take part in thanking its school board members.

“As elected leaders, school board members serve as the link between the school and community members,” Superintendent Dr. Knight said. “They work tirelessly for our students, staff and community.”