Posts filed under: Student Council & Leadership

How to Start Your Middle or High School Student Council

Perhaps your school doesn’t have a student council, and you’ve been tasked to create one. Or you have an existing program, but it needs a massive overhaul. Either way, welcome!... Read More

9 Things Great Student Council Advisors Do

The first question I had when the double role of student council advisor and leadership teacher was dropped on me was, “What even does a student council advisor actually do?”... Read More

7 Essentials for How to Write A Student Council Constitution

Drafting your constitution is one of the first must-do tasks of creating a student council. You absolutely need one. If your council already exists but doesn’t have one, or the... Read More

25 Back-to-School Spirit Ideas Perfect for Your Student Council

The first few weeks back to school are crucial for setting the right tone for the year with your student council officers and the whole school.  With a few intentionally... Read More

25 End of the School Year Spirit Ideas Perfect for Your Student Council 

Don’t let the school year end on your student council leaders. Make these last weeks together positive and set up for next year’s success with these fun school spirit projects... Read More

What is Service Leadership? A New Way to Frame Your StuCo Program

As a Student Council Advisor and Leadership teacher, you’re somewhere between a coach and a teacher. It really is a sweet spot where you can make prosocial life skills the... Read More

25 Spring School Spirit Ideas Perfect for Your Student Council

Now that winter is finally over, you can start thinking outside the walls of your school for fun spirit projects and activities to do with your Student Council and Leadership students.  Set... Read More

5 Introduction Lesson Ideas for the First Days of Leadership Class

Whether you’re teaching Leadership class or advising your school’s student council, the first few back-to-school days matter a ton in setting up the rest of the year for success. There... Read More

5 Fun Lessons Ideas that Teach Leadership Skills

My favorite part of teaching Leadership class is also the most underrated: having the chance to strengthen life skills!  When else do active listening, empathy, or thinking outside the box... Read More

25 Winter School Spirit Ideas Perfect For Your Student Council

Now that the school year rhythm might be starting to feel a little too routine, it’s a great time to get your student council kids planning some fun winter spirit projects. At... Read More
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