National Student Leadership Week

Celebrating the next generation of leaders.

Elevate Student Voice

The 2025 National Student Leadership Week, set for April 21-25, is a recognition of student governance and leadership, celebrated by the American Student Council Association and NAESP every April. The weeklong celebration aims to recognize and encourage the development of student leaders across the country.

We’ve got tons planned to help you celebrate K-12 student leaders, so stay tuned! We encourage you to make use of our social media toolkit to spread the word. Remember to share your stories, too: Use #NSLW25 and #ASCAleads to highlight how students in your school have prioritized community service, leadership, citizenship, and school spirit.

Events and Resources

Student Leadership Pep Rally

Mon., April 21 • 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET

Bring your school spirit as we launch #NSLW25 with a virtual pep rally to announce the 2025 recipients of the ASCA School of Excellence and Exemplary Advisory Awards.

Student Leadership Speed Quizzing

Tues., April 22 • 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET CANCELLED

Take on student councils across the country in a virtual Kahoot competition to see which school will prevail as the leaders of leadership.

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Student Leaders Take Center Stage

Weds., April 23 • Opens 8:00 a.m. ET

View reflections from ASCA student leaders about their student council experiences.

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Principals & Advisors Webinar

Thurs., April 24 • 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. ET

Join us for From Student Leaders to Students Who Lead: Reimagining Leadership in Elementary Schools with James Layman, director of the Association of Washington Student Leaders.

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Student Councils Take Center Stage

Fri., April 25 • Opens 8:00 a.m. ET

We’ll be honoring student councils with a celebratory video.

Programs

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American Student Council Association (ASCA)

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The President’s Education Awards Program (PEAP)

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American Citizenship Award (ACA)

Now Open: Call for proposals for the 2026 National School Leaders Conference! Submit by Dec. 31.Learn More