StuCo

Student Council

STUCO LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

62nd Annual Student Council Workshop
Leading with AI was the theme for the summer Student Council Leadership Workshop, held July 20-25 at Emporia State University. Over three hundred students, advisors and staff attended the annual workshop. Delegates in attendance spent a week learning and discovering for themselves what it takes to be good leaders. Students learned goal setting, problem solving, team building, communication skills, and many other valuable lessons in leadership. We look forward to seeing many more students and advisors next year for what many call “the single, most significant learning experience” of their lives. Be on the lookout for more information in the spring!

AUGUST
Middle School Student Council Workshop
How about defying gravity this school year by providing unlimited leadership to your school and community! Be sure to attend the KSHSAA Middle School STUCO Workshop on September 10 at the Maize Performing Arts & Aquatic Center. The $35 registration fee for students and adult advisors includes lunch, snacks, and a t-shirt. A full day of learning, networking, team building, and STUCO fun is on the agenda! The KSHSAA is elated to have fellow Kansan and professional speaker, Dustin Galyon, as this year’s keynote presenter. Online registration closes September 8th. For a complete schedule and registration details, click HERE.

SEPTEMBER
Regional Conferences
Get registered for these half-day morning leadership conferences, September 22-25 (Eastern KS) and September 29-October 2 (Western KS), for both middle and high school student leaders and advisors. For host locations and dates along with registration details, click HERE.

This year’s speaker is Kate Garnes. In her powerful and inspiring keynote, she shares her personal journey from self-doubt to self-empowerment. Kate’s talk speaks directly to teens and teen leaders, encouraging them to challenge the harmful narratives placed upon them by others.

BONUS – Want an amazing speaker/message for your entire school? While in Kansas for the STUCO Regional Conferences, Kate Garnes has agreed to reduce her regular speaking fee for an hour-long school assembly/presentation to $1,000. If your school is interested in scheduling Kate for an afternoon school assembly, contact Rod Garman at the KSHSAA. Share the speaker cost by having both your HS and MS together or inviting nearby schools to attend. The afternoons of September 24 and October 1 have already been scheduled. All other afternoons of regional conference dates are still available. Be certain your school is within a 90-minute drive of a regional conference location when scheduling.

NOVEMBER
Advisor Workshops
Mark your calendars and be sure to attend one of this year’s workshops for advisors/sponsors. Choose between two dates and locations, November 12 @ KSHSAA Office-Topeka and November 18 @ Goddard High School. The workshop goal is to provide attendees with as many immediate impact resources as possible. It will be an active day with laughs and learning!