The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education recently welcomed two new ex-officio members: rising Jamestown High School seniors Hayden Langford and Isaac Rosenfeld. The pair will serve as student representatives on the board for the 2025-26 school year, a role they take on as public relations officers for the JHS Kappa Alpha Tau chapter of the National Honor Society.

The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education welcomed two new ex-officio members to their roles during the body’s annual reorganization meeting.

Rising Jamestown High School seniors Hayden Langford and Isaac Rosenfeld will serve as student members of the board of education during the 2025-26 school year.

The students’ appointment comes by virtue of their role as public relations officers for the JHS Kappa Alpha Tau chapter of the National Honor Society.

“Students are the reason we do what we do, and for the past seven years, having student representatives on the Board of Education has created meaningful connections between students and board members,” said Board President Paul Abbott. “I’m excited to welcome Hayden and Isaac this year and look forward to hearing their perspectives. Their involvement sends an important message: students not only have a voice — they’re encouraged to use it. I hope their presence reminds all JHS students that they are always welcome at our meetings.”

Hayden Langford, son of Ben and Lisa Langford, is both a musician and student-athlete at JHS. He is a member of the A Cappella Choir, Madrigal Singers, concert band, marching band, and musical. He also is a member of the varsity tennis team.

“I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve as a student representative on the school board. I believe it will be a fantastic opportunity to become more involved in the school process, and connect more with the events that are taking place throughout the district. I hope to represent the student body well and provide a valuable opinion.”

Isaac Rosenfeld, the son of Erika Dunning and Seth Rosenfeld, runs cross country and indoor/outdoor track throughout the school year. He enjoys snowboarding as a member of Ski Club and is also a member of the JHS chapter of Key Club. Outside of school, he works as a cashier and team member at the Fluvanna Avenue Save-A-Lot.

“I was interested in serving as a student board representative because I wanted to see how the school board works and the way decisions are made,” he said. “I am excited for this opportunity as I want to see how I can be involved within the school board.”