National Gold Council of Excellence 2025

For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, the Kaohao School student council has been recognized as a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence by National of Student Council (NatStuCo) for the 11th year in a row. “Receiving a National Gold Council of Excellence Award reflects the highest dedication on thepart of the school to providing a strong, well-rounded student council program,” said Nara Lee,National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Director of Student Leadership.“NatStuCo applauds the work of the National Gold Councils of Excellence and challenges themto continue their leadership and service to their schools and communities.” Mr. White, Highlands Intermediate Student Council Advisor said "I've been Student Council Advisor for going on 18 years and this was the best year ever in terms of the amount, variety and quality of student activities! I couldn't be more proud of this year's council in their commitment to achieve our Student Council Mission of making our school the best place to learn through quality student activities!" To meet the requirements for the National Council of Excellence Award, a student council must meet a variety of criteria. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings, a democratic election process, the councils have demonstrated successful sponsorship and participation in activities such as leadership development and service to the school and community. Councils awarded the gold level of the award have successfully demonstrated the highest levels of leadership.

 

2022 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Student Council

On behalf of the Hawaiʻi State Student Council, we would like to congratulate you and your student council on earning the distinction of 2022 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Student Council (NatStuCo). We are proud of your accomplishments as a student council at your respective school. Your school is only one of 14 public schools recognized for this outstanding national achievement. The National Student Council applauds the work of each council and challenges them to continue their efforts to improve their schools and communities through their leadership and service. The National Student Council is proud to honor these student councils for implementing a strong leadership program that meets council goals; functioning in an ethical and responsible way; and engaging others in leadership, spirit, civic, and service activities. Your student council will be recognized on the evening of the 2022 Student Leadership Conference (SLC) on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Moanalua High School. We will be presenting your honorary banner and plaque, which is being provided by the State Student Activities Program and Hawaiʻi State Student Council. More details will be provided, as we approach SLC next month. We have attached a copy of the 2022 NGCOE Seal, which was provided by the National Student Council. The logo is available for use, in compliance with any rules set forth by the National Student Council. There are guidelines to the use of the logo, so please refer to a letter that your student council received with more information or contact NatStuCo directly. Once again, congratulations and best wishes!  Enjl M. Himoya - Hawai'i State Student Council Chairperson

Highlands Student Council Is A National Gold Council of Excellence 2021!

On behalf of National Student Council, it is our pleasure to recognize the Highlands Intermediate School Student Council as a 2021 National Gold Council of Excellence. Winning the National Gold Council of Excellence Award is testament to the highest standards of quality that your council consistently demonstrates in its operation, and its projects and activities. NatStuCo Gold Councils of Excellence are the models of quality for which other student councils should strive to become. Congratulations again on winning ‘Gold’. You can be justifiably proud of the outstanding contributions that you and your student leaders make in your school and community.

Highlands Intermediate Student Council Is a National Gold Council of Excellence 2020

For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, the Kaohao School student council has been recognized as a 2020 National Gold Council of Excellence by National of Student Council (NatStuCo). “Receiving a National Gold Council of Excellence Award reflects the highest dedication on thepart of the school to providing a strong, well-rounded student council program,” said Nara Lee,National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Director of Student Leadership.“NatStuCo applauds the work of the National Gold Councils of Excellence and challenges themto continue their leadership and service to their schools and communities.”

Mr. White, Highlands Intermediate Student Council Advisor said "I've been Student Council Advisor for going on 14 years and this was the best year ever in terms of the amount, variety and quality of student activities!  I couldn't be more proud of this year's council in their commitment to achieve our Student Council Mission of making our school the best place to learn through quality student activities!"

To meet the requirements for the National Council of Excellence Award, a student council must meet a variety of criteria. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings, a democratic election process, the councils have demonstrated successful sponsorship and participation in activities such as leadership development and service to the school and community. Councils awarded the gold level of the award have successfully demonstrated the highest levels of leadership.

Highlands Intermediate Receives National Student Council Award For 4th Straight Year!

Highlands has done it again! 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 2018 National Gold Council of Excellence Award by the National Student Council (NatStuCo) for a fourth straight year! As the only middle school in the entire State, and just a handful nationwide, the entire Highlands Intermediate ohana couldn’t be more proud! 

"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. “NatStuCo applauds the work of the National Gold Councils of Excellence and challenges them to continue their leadership and service to their schools and communities." 

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. 

National Student Council provides and promotes professional development and leadership training to student council adviser who, in turn, teach leadership skills to student council members.  NatStuCo is dedicated to preparing and empowering student leaders to better serve their schools and communities.  For more information, visit www.NatStuCo.org 

Highlands Intermediate Receives National Student Council Award!

Pearl City, HI—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 2017 National Gold Council of Excellence Award by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC).  There are 9 schools in the state of Hawaii with this distinction, with Highlands Intermediate being the only middle school represented!

“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.”

“I couldn’t be more proud of this group of student leaders in creating such an awesome and energizing environment that reverberated throughout the 2016-17 school year!  Even more amazing was the way our student leaders incorporated this year’s school theme “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!” into all the activities the entire school year, turning Highlands into Hogwarts, our teachers in Professors and our Gym into the pitch for our inaugural Highlands Quidditch Cup! This Highlands Student Council 16-17 is the best I’ve ever had the privilege of working with in my 10 years at Highlands Intermediate School!” — Mr. Eric White

To meet the requirements for the NASC National Council of Excellence Award, a student council must meet a variety of criteria. In 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.

To learn more about the National Council of Excellence Award, visit www.nasc.us/ncoe.

Highlands StuCo Does It Again! 2016 NASC Gold Council of Excellence Award

Highlands does it again! The Highlands Intermediate Student Council has be awarded the 2016 NASC Gold Council of Excellence Award. We are honored to be recognized on a national level with other councils from across the country that exhibit the same passion and energy towards their schools. The 2016 NASC Gold Council of Excellence Award is for an exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community. Yay, us ;)  Jaeda, 8th Grade VP

Midweek Features Highlands StuCo Award

Highlands Displays Quality Leadership

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Pearl Highlands Intermediate has been awarded a 2015 National Gold Council of Excellence Award from National Association of Student Councils (NACS) for its community leadership, service and activities.  NASC’s goal is to help student councils around the nation become more effective organizations.  “We are proud of our student leaders and their commitment to school improvement,” stated principal Amy Martinson. “We applaud Mr. Eric White, the student activities coordinator, for his leadership.”  In order to receive such recognition, Pearl Highlands Elementary’s student council had to uphold its written constitution, have regular meetings, conduct a democratic election process and more.  The student council also had to demonstrate leadership training for its members, teachers and staff, and sponsor appreciation activities, student-recognition programs, school and community service projects, goal setting, financial planning and more.  According to NASC, schools like Pearl Highlands that earn the excellence award displayed the highest levels of leadership. For more information, visit www.nasc.us/national-councils-of-excellence

MyPearlCity Features Highlands StuCo Award

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