A Network of Support
The Adviser Online Community is an easy way to connect with peers and gain access to fresh perspectives, new approaches, and outside advice on a variety of issues. This expanding network brings together new and veteran advisers seeking to enhance their leadership methods. Start a discussion today or explore the different threads at https://community.nassp.org. You never know when your experiences might provide the insight that someone else needs.
Shine a Spotlight on Stellar Students
Mark your calendars! National Student Leadership Week (NSLW) happens April 19–25 and will celebrate this year’s theme, “Leadership in Lights.” As part of the NSLW celebration, Activity Adviser Appreciation Day will be observed Wednesday, April 22. To see how you can recognize your amazing student leaders, visit www.studentleadershipweek.org.
Enhance Your LEADership
There’s still time to register for the upcoming LEAD Conferences! If you missed LEAD DC Fall, be sure to catch LEAD DC Winter, January 31–February 2, 2020, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City. And LEAD returns to the Windy City for LEAD Chicago on February 28–March 1, 2020, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare. These engaging weekend long events help students and advisers sharpen their leadership skills to improve their school culture and community while networking with peers from around the country. Act soon—early bird registration for LEAD DC Winter ends December 31, and the early bird deadline for LEAD Chicago is January 19. Visit www.leadconferences.org and energize your leadership!
Rise Up and Lead in Denver This June
Rise to new leadership heights with middle level and high school advisers and student leaders at the 2020 National Student Council Conference. This year’s theme—Rise Up and Lead—was inspired by the Mile High City and challenges both students and advisers to take initiative and make their student council more effective than ever. Start planning now to join us at Eaglecrest High School in Centennial, CO, right outside of Denver from June 22–24. Visit www.NatStuCoConference.org for more information and to register. Read more about the conference in the NatStuCo Update.
Celebrate Outstanding Achievements
It’s time to recognize your NJHS students for their achievements and help move them toward their postsecondary goals! The NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award honors those students who embody the pillars of NJHS—scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship—and rewards 500 exceptional students with a $500 college savings account. New this year, advisers will no longer nominate students; instead, students will create a student account and fill out an online application, which the adviser must certify for the applicant to be considered. Read more in the “Honor Society Update” on page 11, and visit www.njhs.us/oaa for more information.
Recognizing Excellence
Did your student council or student government organization make a significant impact in 2019? Have they completed outstanding service projects, engaged your student body, and championed student voice to create a positive environment within your school? If so, your group may be eligible for the 2020 National Council of Excellence Award! This program recognizes middle level and high school student councils that consistently provide quality leadership activities and service to their schools and communities. Review the criteria and apply today at www.NatStuCo.org/NCOE. The application deadline is February 18.
Dates to Remember
December
31 LEAD DC Winter early bird registration deadline
January
8 NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award application process opens
19 LEAD Chicago early bird registration deadline
31 LEAD DC Winter
February
1–2 LEAD DC Winter
4 Webinar: “Your Guide to College Financial Aid”
15 Rynearson NHS/NJHS Adviser of the Year nominations close
18 NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award applications due
18 National Council of Excellence application deadline
24 NJHS founded in 1929
28–29 LEAD Chicago
March
1 LEAD Chicago
1 NHS founded in 1921