National Council of Excellence Awards Open

School Pantry Millard South High School, Omaha, NE

This student council started its own student pantry after school staff informed members that 27 percent of the student body qualifies for free and reduced-price lunch, far higher than a neighboring school. Open every Friday, the pantry offers perishable and nonperishable items and serves more than 20 families per week.

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Leadership Retreat Schimelpfenig Middle School, Plano, TX

Each year, this student council hosts an in-school retreat for all members who attended at least 80 percent of the meetings. The retreat is a day of learning, leadership practice, and team building. Members plan the calendar for the next year and engage in fun problem-solving activities.

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Start a Conversation

It’s finally here! National Student Council’s new Adviser Online Community is open and waiting for you. Join now to connect with fellow NatStuCo advisers to ask for assistance or guidance or share exciting student council news or a thoughtful anecdote.

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It’s National Principals Month

Looking for ideas to celebrate National Principals Month? Visit the Students and Parents page of the Principals Month website to find suggestions for social media, e-cards, and special activities. Remember to #ThankAPrincipal on social media.

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We Need You!

Help students share their voice in shaping issues of national scope. Apply to be a member of the NASSP Student Leadership Advisory Committee by October 13. Middle level and high school NatStuCo advisers are now being sought to serve.

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Be a LEAD Orlando Workshop Presenter

You can enrich the Orlando LEAD Conference by presenting a workshop. Advisers and student presenters may apply to lead a 45-minute workshop session. Visit the Orlando LEAD Presenter webpage to apply.

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NatStuCo Conference Coming to MN

Plan now to be part of “Leadership MaNia” at the 2018 National Student Council Conference. Wayzata High School in Plymouth, MN, will host the conference, June 25–27, 2018. Visit the National Student Council Conference website frequently for new information added regularly.

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National Council of Excellence Awards Open

Each year, middle level and high school student councils that demonstrate exemplary leadership, service, student engagement, and general operations are recognized as National Councils of Excellence (NCOE) or National Gold Councils of Excellence. Visit the NCOE webpage to apply and “Go for the Gold” this year.

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NatStuCo Adviser of the Year Nominees Sought

Stand up and be recognized. Each year, NatStuCo recognizes outstanding advisers at the state, regional, and national levels with the Warren E. Shull Award. The online application for the 2018 awards is now open. Deadline to apply is December 1, 2017. Information about nomination procedures and the application can be found on the Shull Award webpage.

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Taking Student Leaders to the Next Level

National Student Council’s Distinguished Student Leaders Program is a challenging national skill- and knowledge-based recognition program to identify outstanding individual high school student council leaders. Let your students know they can earn this designation.

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