Pearl City Complex Summit 2026

On January 27th, I got to be part of something really cool called the Pearl City Complex Summit. It was a special event where teachers from different schools gathered to learn about different school stuff in general. Our school, Highlands Intermediate, got the chance to present about our student council. I was really excited because I got to be one of the MCs, along with my friend Reagan Fontanilla. Our job was to explain how the student council at Highlands Intermediate works. It was a little nerve-wracking at first, but it was also super fun. We got to talk about all the crazy and fun things our student council does. We told the teachers how we plan events, help our classmates, and even have fun doing it! Practicing my MC skills was a great experience. It helped me become more confident in speaking in front of people. Plus, it was awesome to see the teachers so interested and surprised by how much energy and teamwork we put into our student council. Overall, the Pearl City Complex Summit was an amazing event. I learned a lot, made new friends, and had a lot of fun sharing about our student council life. I can’t wait to do it again next year!  — Emmalia Tuagalu, 8th Grade Class Vice-President