Peabody Student Government Day Returns For 2022

PEABODY, MA — A popular Peabody City Hall tradition lost to the COVID-19 health crisis the past two years is returning next month when the city hosts Student Government Day on April 7.

The program pairs Peabody High students with counterparts in municipal government for a day of activities and debate.

"Of all the events and programs that we missed during the pandemic, Student Government Day is among my very favorite," Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt. "Students get to experience firsthand the nuts and bolts of local government. It is a terrific learning experience and, hopefully, some of them are inspired to consider a career in public service."

Student Government Day elections were at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School in February with a meet-and-greet taking place in March.

The day will start with a breakfast at City Hall followed by a tour of city venues, including the Torigian Senior Center, Meadows at Peabody golf course and Peabody police headquarters.

The day ends at City Council and School Committee meetings where students introduce and debate their own motions.

"Student Government Day is an experience that students remember for years to come," Bettencourt said. "This year's group, especially, with all the pandemic-related uncertainty, will hopefully look back very fondly at this experience."

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)