StuCo

Student Council

2026 STUCO SPRING UPDATES

STUCO SUMMER WORKSHOP @ ESU
You don’t want to miss out Riding the Wave of Leadership at the 63rd Annual KSHSAA Student Council Leadership Workshop being held July 19-24 at Emporia State University. This workshop has been rated as one of the best leadership training programs in the state! Delegates will learn goal setting, organization skills, communication skills, meeting skills, leadership skills and many other leadership techniques. High school students active in student council and advisors of both high school and middle school are invited. Registration fees for this year’s workshop are $375 for student delegates and advisors. This fee covers room and board, meals, materials, instruction, and insurance for the six-day, five-night leadership workshop. Online registration is open on the KSHSAA website and may be accessed by advisors and school admin. Registration closes May 29.

STUCO VISION CONFERENCE
EVERY LEADER HAS A PEAK…Come find yours at VISION 2026!
The 2026 VISION National Conference will be held at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire. The purpose of VISION (Value, Inspire, Share, Insight, Opportunity, Network) is to bring together young leaders from around the country, obtain new ideas through speakers and workshops, and come away with a renewed enthusiasm for student leadership. The conference registration fee is $250 per participant (students and adults). It is for both high school student leaders, middle school student leaders who will be entering 8th grade in Fall 2026, and adult advisors. Visit the conference website at www.stucovisionconference.org for more information and register by May 15. Let’s take Kansas leadership out East!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR FALL REGIONAL CONFERENCES!
Fall Regional STUCO Conferences = September 21-24 and September 28-October 1
Kate Garnes Do you want to be a leader who thrives? The KSHSAA is excited to bring Kansan, Dustin Galyon, to Regional Conferences this year! During Dustin’s high-octane keynote we will unpack three things that Great Leaders Do! Audience members will be encouraged and challenged to examine the leadership qualities of the person sitting in their seat and given the tools to elevate their leadership potential. Plus, he will present a second session to advisors while students are engaging and sharing ideas in their own session. Dustin is an interactive storyteller that allows his audience to take ownership in every presentation. Most importantly, he inspires others to build better relationships. To learn more about Dustin, go to: https://dustin@dustingalyon.com/

Here is a sneak peek at conference locations, all of which will be officially announced in May!

September 21- KC Area (TBD) September 28-Free State HS

September 22- SE KS (TBD) September 29-Hays HS

September 23-Clearwater HS September 30-Dodge City HS

September 24- Minneapolis HS October 1-Valley Center HS

Online registration will be accessible in August on the KSHSAA website. Come ready to learn, have fun, be inspired and motivated to lead! Can’t wait to see you this Fall at a regional conference near you!