Highlands Student Council Receives National Award!

For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, Highlands Intermediate student council has been awarded a 2015 National Gold Council of Excellence Award  by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC). "Receiving an NASC National Gold Council of Excellence Award reflects the highest dedication on the part  of the school to providing a strong, well-rounded student council program," said Ann Postlewaite, National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) student programs director. .NASC applauds the work of the National Gold Councils of Excellence and challenges them to continue their leadership and service to their schools and communities."

“We are proud of our student leaders and their commitment to school improvement.  We applaud Mr. Eric White, the Student Activities Coordinator, for his leadership.” - Ms. Amy Martinson, Principal

To meet the requirements for the NASC National Council of Excellence Award,  a student council must meet  a variety of criteria.  ln addition to basic requirements such as  a written constitution, regular meetings,  a democratic election process, and membership in NASC, councils demonstrate things such as leadership training for council members, teacher/staff appreciation activities, student recognition programs, school and community service projects, spirit activities, goal setting, financial planning, and active participation  in state and national student council associations. Those councils awarded the gold level have successfully demonstrated the highest levels of leadership.