• Build Your Professional Network

    Ask questions, share resources, and learn from one another in our member-only Adviser Online Community (AOC).

    Connect and Thrive

    Build Your Professional Network

  • National Student Council Applications Are Open

    Serve as a powerful advocate for student interests on the national stage and help shape the future of education.

    Apply Now!

    National Student Council Applications Are Open

  • 2026 NCOE Applications Due Soon

    Step into the spotlight and earn recognition for your council’s year-round impact on your school and community.

    Finalize Your Application

    2026 NCOE Applications Due Soon

  • Make Installation Season Shine with Official NASC Gear

    Give your students the recognition they deserve! Every purchase supports leadership and recognition programs that celebrate your students.

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    Make Installation Season Shine with Official NASC Gear

  • 93 Years and Counting

    Since 1931, NASC has been a trailblazer in student leadership and empowerment. Our programs have impacted millions of students and tens of thousands of advisers.

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    93 Years and Counting

National Council of Excellence

Earning a National Council of Excellence designation reflects a council’s commitment to leadership, service, student voice, and engagement. This recognition highlights what’s possible when students lead with purpose—fostering school pride and inspiring others to follow their example.

Join our member-only Adviser Online Community

Now is the perfect time to check in with other student council advisers across the country. The Adviser Online Community is your space to ask questions, share ideas, and swap resources as you plan fall events, service projects, and leadership activities.

The National Student Council

Serve as a powerful advocate for students’ voices at the national level. The National Student Council is a dynamic assembly of leaders dedicated to ensuring diverse student perspectives shape the future of education.

Upcoming Events & Webinars

NASC offers a range of in-person and virtual events that will help take you and your students to the next level.

Featured Event
Feb 27, 2026 | 12:00 pm ET

LEAD 2026

The 2026 LEAD Conference is sold out! The 2026 LEAD Conference, February 27–March 1 in Washington D.C. is the premier leadership event for NHS, NJHS, and NASC students and advisers. Connect with 2,000+ peers from across the country, hear from nationally recognized keynote speakers, and choose from 60+ workshops designed to spark inspiration and build […]
Friday
Feb 13
5:00 pm ET

NCOE Applications Due

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Strong Student Councils are essential to strong schools. The National Council of Excellence (NCOE) Awards recognize and celebrate middle and high school Student Councils that meet high standards and demonstrate evidence of student service, leadership, voice, and engagement. Learn more here.

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Tuesday
Feb 17
6:00 pm ET

NASC Adviser Office Hours

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New to advising? Starting a student council for the first time? These monthly office hours are designed to help advisers like you get off to a strong start! Join us to explore effective council management, learn engagement techniques, and discover how NASC’s resources can make your job easier. Whether you’re seeking advice on structuring meetings […] REGISTER

Friday
Feb 27
12:00 pm ET

LEAD 2026

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The 2026 LEAD Conference is sold out! The 2026 LEAD Conference, February 27–March 1 in Washington D.C. is the premier leadership event for NHS, NJHS, and NASC students and advisers. Connect with 2,000+ peers from across the country, hear from nationally recognized keynote speakers, and choose from 60+ workshops designed to spark inspiration and build […] REGISTER

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Whether your school’s student leadership is flourishing, emerging or somewhere in-between, NASSP’s student programs are for you.

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