Prior Lake High School student Obioma Osuji, the 2025–26 Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools (PLSAS) Student School Board Representative, has been named one of three recipients of the 2026 Robert E. Meeks Student School Board Member Scholarship from the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA).

The $3,000 scholarship was presented during the May 4 PLSAS School Board meeting by MSBA Executive Director Kirk Schneidawind and MSBA President Kristi Peterson. Osuji is the first Prior Lake High School student to receive this honor.

Selected from nearly 60 applicants statewide, Osuji was recognized for his strong academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to elevating student voice. He maintains a 3.878 GPA while participating in the PSEO program at Normandale Community College and has held leadership roles including Student Council President and National Honor Society Chair.

In his role on the school board, Osuji has helped bring forward student perspectives through initiatives like student-led surveys and ongoing engagement with peers. His efforts reflect a commitment to ensuring decisions are made with students, not just for them.

PLSAS congratulates Obioma on this outstanding achievement and thanks him for his leadership and service.

The April 13 School Board meeting was filled with an immense amount of Laker Pride as Prior Lake High School Activities Director Jeff Marshall highlighted the outstanding accomplishments of our winter athletics and activities programs. Several students joined us to be recognized for their outstanding dedication, teamwork, and success throughout the season.

Weightlifting: Four state qualifiers, including a runner-up finish and multiple top-three placements

DECA: 25 students qualified for State competition

Mock Trial: Advanced to the State Tournament

Unified Basketball: State qualifiers, finishing 4th at State

One Act Play: Section runner-up

Band: Multiple All-State selections + Wind Ensemble selected to perform at the MMEA Midwinter Convention

Choir: Six students selected for MMEA All-State Choir

Visual Arts: Multiple students recognized at SSC Exhibition & Scholastic Art Awards

Boys’ Swimming & Diving: 8–1 SSC, conference runner-up, strong State finishes including a State Champion

Boys’ Hockey: Competitive season in SSC play

Girls’ Hockey: Section quarterfinal win, strong conference performance

Wrestling: SSC runner-up, three state qualifiers with top-five finishes

Dance: 4th in both kick and jazz at Sections

Cheer: Nationals qualifiers with top-10 finishes

ExCEL & AAA: Students recognized for excellence in leadership, academics, and activities (including a regional AAA winner)

Gymnastics: Section Champions, 5th place at State with multiple individual qualifiers

Alpine Skiing: Conference champions, Section runner-up, 2nd at State

Nordic Skiing: Strong Section performances

Boys’ Basketball: 27–7, conference champions, Section finalist

Girls’ Basketball: Section semifinalist

Adapted Floor Hockey: Historic first State Tournament appearance, finishing 6th

We are so proud of our students, coaches, directors, and advisors for representing PLHS with excellence, resilience, and heart.