StuCo

Student Council

ADVISOR OF THE YEAR

DR. EARL REUM KANSAS STUDENT COUNCIL ADVISOR OF THE YEAR KENDRA PLOUTZ, ELLSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Congratulations to Kendra Ploutz for being named the 2022 KS STUCO Advisor of the Year! Members of the Ellsworth HS Student Council, Principal John Cannon along with Rod Garman, KS STUCO Director, surprised Kendra on Monday, May 22, with an award presentation. Click here to learn more about this amazing advisor.

STUCO LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

JUNE

VISION National Student Leadership Conference: Where Dreams Come True!
Kansas will be well represented at Collinsville High School just east of St. Louis during the June 26-28 VISION Conference. The Kansas delegation of Grades 7-12 student leaders and advisors plan to storm the castle networking and learning with other leaders from across the country while experiencing several national speakers and participating in a variety of leadership and service activities. Visit the conference website at https://stucovisionconference.org/ for more information.

JULY

60th Annual Student Council Workshop - Peace~Love~STUCO
Hundreds of high school student leaders and advisors will swarm the ESU campus July 16-21 for what many call “the single, most significant learning experience” of their lives. While at workshop delegates will explore groovy topics such as goal setting, problem solving, organization, team building, communication, evaluation, and self-awareness while participating in far out activities including Indoor Olympics, Officer Training, Sunflower Derby, Silent Colors Leadership Styles, Open Mic Night & Dance, Formal Banquet, Gift Presentations, and Candle-Lighting Reflection. Discover more by clicking HERE.

AUGUST

Middle School Student Council Workshop
Jump start your leadership and school year by attending the Middle School STUCO Workshop on Wednesday, August 23 at Derby North Middle School. 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 just plain having fun is on the agenda. The KSHSAA is elated to have national speaker, Kim Karr, as this year’s keynote presenter. Kim is the executive director and co-founder of #ICANHELP– DIGITAL4GOOD. To learn more visit www.icanhelp.net. Online registration closes August 16. For a complete schedule and registration details, click HERE.

SEPTEMBER

Regional Conferences
Mark your calendars, September 18-21 (Eastern KS) and September 25-28 (Western KS), for these half-day morning leadership conferences for both middle and high school student leaders and advisors. Host locations and dates along with speaker details will be announced soon!