Spring has arrived, bringing prom season, upcoming council elections, and major state project milestones! Here is everything you need to know from our April update:
- State Project Impact: Over 20,000 students and community members across 40 Iowa schools were impacted by this year’s digital safety campaign, “Click Carefully, Connect Confidently”! State officers presented these tremendous results at the boys state basketball tournament.
- National Recognition: Congratulations to the Iowa schools officially recognized as National Councils of Excellence!
- Spring Advisor’s Conference: There’s still time to register for the annual advisor-only networking and idea-swapping event on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the SAI Office in Clive. Overnight room blocks are available at the Wildwood Lodge.
- Final District Conference: The Northeast District Conference takes place April 15 at Mason City Trinity Church.
- Honor Council Portfolios: Portfolios showcasing council activities from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, are due to the SAI Office by June 15, 2026.
- Summer Leadership Registration:
- Iowa Leadership Training Camp (ILTC): Registration and grant applications are open for camp on June 8–11, 2026, at Grand View University (“Igniting the Fire of Leadership” camping theme!).
- VISION National Conference: June 22–24, 2026, in Derry, New Hampshire. Register directly online and submit your group’s shirt sizes to IAStuCo!
Get Connected: Access registration links, grant forms, and portfolio submission criteria directly at iowastudentcouncils.org!