OASC Project Database
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Community Movie Night
School: Bennington HS
Advisor: Kaitlyn Kavoossi
Advisor Email: kkavoossi@benningtonisd.org
Type of Project: Social or Recretional Project, Improve Student Attitudes, Fundraising Project
Description: On the Friday prior to Spring break, our school's student council takes the lead in organizing an annual free movie night—a community-oriented event designed to foster engagement and entertainment. With careful consideration, we select a family-friendly movie and transform our school grounds into an outdoor cinema. This event, open to the public with no age restrictions, extends its reach beyond our school community. In collaboration with a local business, we secure the necessary inflatable movie screening equipment, thereby supporting and promoting local enterprises. In this initiative, the student council plays a pivotal role in running the event, ensuring smooth execution and a memorable experience for all attendees. To fund and further enhance the event, we extend sponsorship opportunities to local businesses. Businesses contributing to our movie night receive valuable exposure, including pre-movie advertisements, visibility on our event's Facebook page, and prominent placement on the movie poster displayed at various locations around town. This strategic partnership not only enriches the community experience but also provides businesses with a unique avenue for marketing and community engagement. This a fun and yearly anticipated event, funds are raised through sponsorship sales and snack sales. attached is the sponsorship form we use.
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Cardinal Day of Giving
School: Medford High School
Advisor: Kara Locke
Advisor Email: klocke@medford.k12.ok.us
Type of Project: Community Service, School Service Project
Description:Each year, on the last day before Thanksgiving break, our entire school Pre-K through 12 selects local, state, and international service projects and spend the entire day giving back to our community:
-Stamp Out Starvation (an international food packing project based out of Enid, OK)
-Painting local storefronts downtown with Christmas inspired art
-Making dog toys for the local SPCA
-Sewing dignity bibs for local nursing home patients
-Putting together tie fleece blankets for the local homeless shelter
-A canned food drive that replenishes our two communities' food pantries
-Using donated pillow cases, create tote cases for foster kids in our county
-Stuffed animal drive for our local Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troop to hand out to displaced children or victims of wrecks or violence
-Necessities drive and packaging for local churches to have on hand out during services
-Band visits local nursing homes and play for the patrons
-Bringing appreciation packages to local law enforcement, fire fighters, and EMS workers
And much more.
All morning, students rotate from station to station creating, packaging, or serving in the area of focus across the school or the community. In the afternoon, each group disperses and cleans up yards around town doing limb or leaf removal. Afterwords, all students come together and reflect on their day of service explaining the highlights and emotional evaluation of providing for others.
All items are donated beforehand by students, parents and community members.
Luminaries
School: Ponca City High School
Advisor: Molly Carter
Advisor Email: cartem@pcps.us
Type of Project: Social or Recretional Project,
Description: Luminaries is an annual event right before the holiday break where leaders set up a light display on the front lawn of our school. Right after school on the dedicated day (we typically do this the Wednesday before break) we take some small brown sacks and put sand in them to keep them from blowing away, then we put a small candle in each bag. We set the bags up so they look like an image from the street in front of the school and come back out around 5:30 to light the candles. From 6-8pm we leave the image lit, taking approximately 15 minute shifts of 2-3 representatives to make sure a bag does not catch on fire. During this time we normally have our student council holiday party inside the school while community members can drive past and see our light display. At 8pm we go back outside and throw the bags/candles away that are not useable again next year and clean the front lawn of any trash or other belongings left.
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RAP Assemblies
School: Dibble Public Schools
Advisor: Brenda Severson
Advisor Email: severson@dibble.k12.ok.us
Type of Project: Social or Recretional Project, Improve Student Attitudes
Description: RAP - Recognizing Achievements Positively
RAP assemblies are held on the first Friday of every month. The purpose is to replace a typical pep assembly for one sport and one specific game, with an hour long assembly that recognizes everything that is happening in the entire high school. This brings students together by creating an inclusive environment that connects all the dots. It is best to have all students on the gym floor for the whole assembly. If you have a bigger school you might have to do each assembly by grade level, or switch which grade level is on the floor. You could even do it where the groups being recognized are the students on the floor. The point is to have as many students participating as possible. If you can start the year splitting each grade level into teams with a teacher or staff leader, then they can come in, sit in a circle and be with their staff or teacher advisor. You recognize every single event, student, group, or team that is achieving at that time. Recognize them all with run-in signs or flashing lights and confetti etc. For example, FFA and Esports get to break through a sign, like those that are typically used for only athletics. Recognize birthdays for that month if you can. Recognize students of the month nominated by teachers. Recognize Teachers of the month, nominated and voted on by students. Recognize perfect attendance. Recognize anything you can think of that would be positive recognition. Have the band, choir, cheer, dance/pom, stomp squad perform. Get teachers to do something funny. Put together a highlight video of everything that has happened at your school since the previous assembly. When it is time to do competitions or games, have everyone on the floor participate. Each team (as mentioned above) competes against each other at the same time. These games should be games that have a number of things that can be done in a certain amount of time. This way, all teams can participate even if they don't have an even amount of students. Typically games that can be done around a circle are best for everyone. Give prizes or a spirit stick to the team that participated the most, etc. End the whole thing with a giant line dance, or stand in a circle and sing your alma mater, etc. These should be student planned and led with close supervision. These assemblies changed the entire climate at our school. The students and staff are much closer and instead of just being a school, it is a home away from homes, filled with family instead of acquaintances.
WOW Days - "Welcome of Winners"
School: Dibble High School
Advisor: Brenda Severson
Advisor Email: cseverson@dibble.k12ok.us
Type of Project: Social or Recretional Project, Improve Student Attitudes, Leadership Training
Description: WOW Days - A workshop for 8th graders coming into our HS, and another workshop for 5th graders going into our MS.
We use two school hours to promote positive attitudes, group dynamics, and cooperation at the end of the school year to prepare them for their new adventure into the new sites.
Activities:
Welcome from their future Principal.
Split into groups of 15-20.
Travel from station to station or break out groups in equal time increments
*line dancing
*ice breaker games/team competitions
*friendship bracelets
*lap quilts (for veteran hospitals or nursing homes)
*Positive Posters *Electives Presentation
Movie Night Canned Food Drive
School: Owasso High School
Advisor: Shannon Beck
Advisor Email: shannon.beck@owassops.org
Type of Project: Social or Recretional Project, Community Service
Description: We have a tradition for the past few years to host a game/movie night on the football field. This event is a part of our yearly football homecoming week celebrations. At the event we provide yard games like nine square, spike ball, and volleyball while also playing a movie on our giant video board screen. We split the field and have one side for people watching the movie and the other half of the 50 is for yard games. Instead of charging for the event, we make it a food drive to benefit our local food pantry run by a few teachers in the school. Entry to the movie night was not a requirement but we were greatly appreciative of canned food items to go directly to our Owasso Food Pantry. The Owasso Food Pantry directly donates food/hygiene items to families of Owasso students. We wanted to help give the pantry a big head start on the year by giving them one big donation right at the beginning of the year. Attendance at the movie night was high and almost every person brought at least one canned food item with them. With the movie night and donations we were able to give the food pantry over 700 nonperishable food items to give to Owasso students and families. This provides a fun night on our football field for our community members while also giving back to the community in the future. We look forward to this every year.
Starfish Story
School: Empire Public Schools
Advisor: Tammy Skiles
Advisor Email: tskiles@empireschools.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description: We ordered stories and a mini starfish off of Amazon and they come in a little mesh bag. At the beginning of the year we pass these out to incoming 6th and 9th grade. This serves as a reminder to make a difference in someone's life every day. They can keep them or pass them on to someone who is having a bad day. It really helps student's attitudes. Most keep them and put it in their binder so they can use it as a reminder.
Gratitude Week
School: Ada High School
Advisor: Shawn Freeman
Advisor Email: freemans@adapss.com
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
OVERVIEW: An annual tradition the week before Thanksgiving break is gratitude week. Our council takes this time to reflect on the people in our lives that have had an impact in our lives and that we are thankful for. This tradition changes slightly every year to fit the needs of our council, school community, and the world around us. This is our 8th year to do this project. This year we created a gratitude station in our student center to encourage the student body to participate.
OUR GOALS: Every member of our council must write a set amount of letters. These letters can be written on old fashioned notebook paper and a plain envelope. They can be written on hand decorated paper that is made special for the recipient. They can also be written on a card bought at a store. This part is up to the individual and whatever style they like. This is meant to be not only valuable for the recipient but also the giver. The council is asked to be genuine and honest when writing the letters. We also wanted to create a way to encourage the student body to also show their gratitude and appreciation to others using notes.
OUR STRATEGY: .After these letters were written, they were hand delivered to the recipient by the person who wrote them. This year we set up and decorated a table in the student center, purchased pretty note cards and pens and set them on the table with a poster about gratitude and encouraged students to take and write notes to express appreciation and gratitude.
OUR RESULTS: Over the week before Thanksgiving break, the letters assigned for each day were delivered by each council member. Each member delivered a minimum of 9 letters to students, parents, and staffulty members at our school. The recipients were always grateful for the letters and said that it truly brightened their day. We had to replenish our table in the student center. It was fun to see the student body engage in the gratitude practice.
LESSONS WE LEARNED: The time spent writing the letters allowed our council to express their appreciation towards the people in their lives who are important to them. This had a positive impact on both our council and everyone who received a letter over the week. We were also really excited to see the student body engage in the note writing process!
Back to School Rally
School: Byng High School
Advisor: Morganne Freeman Powell
Advisor Email: morganne.powell@byngschools.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description: We had a back to school rally on the first day of school. Student Council hosted the activity but the band, cheerleaders and pom squad performed as students came in. We introduced our new principal and new teachers. StuCo was able to leave sticky notes under some of the chairs and students won prize baskets. I would highly recommend this activity, the first day can sometimes feel overwhelming to students and teachers and this rally was a good way to start with a positive mindset and school spirit!
Dancing Fridays
School: Ketchum High School
Advisor: Kelsi Lancaster
Advisor Email: klancaster@ketchumwarriors.com
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes, Social or Recreational Project
Description: The spring semester Student Council did Dancing Fridays for students who wanted to come learn different line dances leading up to prom. It was a beneficial piece to get people involved and having fun during remediation time at school. It also gave students motivation to finish any remedial work required.
Community Easter Egg Hunt
School: McAlester High School
Advisor: Destiny Collier
Advisor Email: dcollier@mpsbuffs.org
Type of Project: Community Service
Description: McAlester High School has partnered with our local Ford dealership to help with the community-wide Easter Egg Hunt. We his thousands of eggs in multiple sessions and helped supervise young children on the inflatables. We have built a wonderful relationship with owner Sam Wampler who annually provides us with this opportunity to serve.
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Pura Vida Bracelet Fundraiser
School: Jenks Freshman Academy
Advisor: Katy Sanderlin
Advisor Email: katy.sanderlin@jenksps.org
Type of Project: Fundraising Project
Description: My students are big fans of the Pura Vida jewelry brand, particularly their bracelets. Pura Vida allows you to do custom bulk orders of bracelets for a discounted rate, so we made some in our school spirit colors and sold them as a stuco fundraiser. We sold the bracelets for $7, which is the same price that a regular bracelet costs in retail. We profited $3 per bracelet.
Project Link: Click Here
Local Sports Fundraiser
School: Jenks Freshman Academy
Advisor: Katy Sanderlin
Advisor Email: jtilley@latta.k12.ok.us
Type of Project: Fundraising Project and Social and Recretional Project
Description:
Disclaimer: I have not tried this yet, but I think it could be a good idea for someone to try!
Local sports teams such as the Tulsa Oilers (hockey) and FC Tulsa (soccer) offer fundraising opportunities for groups to purchase tickets in a certain section. For example, Tulsa Oilers will give back $3-5 to the organization, depending on how many tickets are purchased. Attending a hockey game as a council/school/community could be a fun and relatively simple way to raise money for a cause.
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Big Event
School: Latta High School
Advisor: Jessica Tilley
Advisor Email: jtilley@latta.k12.ok.us
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
Every year we host our Big and Bigger Event. This is a day of connecting and building student relationship with their peers. We divide the student class into groups lead by a STUCO member and they go through workshop and activities together throughout the day. We always enjoy this and its the best part of our year! This year we are merging our Big and Bigger Event, so we are doing a Wiffile ball tournament in the afternoon. This year our theme is Latta Olympics.
Pink Week
School: Latta High School
Advisor: Jessica Tilley
Advisor Email: jtilley@latta.k12.ok.us
Type of Project: Fundraising Project
Description: We have started having an annual Pink Week with proceeds going to our local hospital cancer center. Last year we completed with Byng and we will do the same this year. This is week of activities all geared toward making as much money. We have sold tshirts, candy, doughnuts, pizza, hosted a movie night, etc. I am looking forward to getting more ideas from this database to get more activities
LIT - Leaders in Training
School: Oologah High School
Advisor: Donna Conley
Advisor Email: donna.conley@oologah.k12.ok.us
Type of Project: Leadership Training
Description:
Our leadership training program was designed to empower high school students to mentor and inspire middle school students. This innovative approach allowed younger students to learn from their older peers, fostering a sense of community and guidance. High school students developed valuable leadership skills by leading workshops, team-building activities, and mentorship sessions. They helped middle school students explore their interests, passions, and goals, encouraging them to pursue their dreams and make informed decisions about their high school journey.
To foster a sense of community, we provided lunch for all participants, allowing them to connect and build relationships over a shared meal. This relaxed setting enabled participants to bond over shared interests and experiences, creating a stronger sense of camaraderie and collaboration. The shared meal also helped break down barriers, allowing participants to connect on a personal level and build lasting relationships.
Moreover, the program allowed council members to connect on a deeper level, forming new friendships and strengthening existing ones. As they worked together to facilitate the program, they discovered shared interests and passions, leading to opportunities for future collaborations and initiatives. This enhanced connection among council members enabled them to work more effectively together, leveraging their diverse skills and perspectives to drive positive change in their schools and communities.
The impact of our program extended beyond the training sessions. High school students continued to mentor and inspire their younger peers, creating a ripple effect of positivity and leadership. They went on to hold leadership roles in extracurricular clubs, sports teams, and community organizations, applying the skills and confidence they gained from our program. Our initiative demonstrated that investing in young leaders can have a profound impact on their growth, schools, and communities, shaping a brighter future for all. We had a great response from all the students that participated, and we all learned a little bit from each other regarding life and leadership.
Boologah
School: Oologah High School
Advisor: Donna Conley
Advisor Email: donna.conley@oologah.k12.ok.us
Type of Project: Community Service
Description: Each year, “Boologah” provides the leadership class an opportunity to serve their
community. In October of 2023, the Oologah-Talala Leadership class began to prepare
for the annual scare house for the community’s Halloween festival, “Boologah.” During
the weeks leading up to the event, the leadership class worked together to brainstorm
and vote on a theme and corresponding decorations. The students had to keep the
plans family-friendly. After much deliberation, the majority voted in favor of an “Into the
Woods” themed scare house.
To make efficient use of their time, the class split into committees: decorations,
greeting, and the reservation committee. The reservation committee called and booked
the desired building, which is in the center of where the festival would be held. Once the
reservation was made, decorating could be started. The decorations committee started
measuring and laying out where each decoration would be placed. It was decided that
in order to create the ambiance they wanted, the committee would have to utilize black
paper on the floor and windows. Next, fake foliage and animals were placed around the
house, along with curtains to direct visitors where to go. After testing out the house on
the students’ advisor, the scare house was ready.
On Halloween night, the students opened the haunted house to the public at 6:00
p.m. The class kept the scare house running for two hours and went through their last
group of kids at 8:00 p.m.
Boologah is an amazing opportunity for the Oologah High School Leadership
students to serve their community, allowing them to express their creativity and
providing an interactive and festive atmosphere for all ages. It is also a unique avenue
to reach out to other high school students and show them how fun Leadership can be!
Singo Bingo
School: Carl Albert High School
Advisor: Grace Dozier
Advisor Email: gdozier@mid-del.net
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes, Fundraising Project
Description: During our Spring philanthropic week, we are always seeking new and fun ways to get our student body reenergized. Last year, we incorporated the wildly popular "Singo Bingo" activity that we began seeing at our local restaurants and sports bars ( Louis in particular). Students were invited to attend out event at a $2 entry fee and everyone was given a sheet with 4 different bingo cards. Each card was a different genre/decade of music. It took careful planning to add all the music to the play list and to ensure that all the cards were different. It was worth the effort! Once the games began, the students were immediately excited and singing along to all the music ( regardless of genre). We saw more laughter and comradery than we had witnessed in a quite some time. Students began dancing in the aisles and everyone was thoroughly engaged. Needless to say, we raised a significant amount of money with absolutely no upfront cost. It ended in just over an hour and the students were begging more. This is the main event that all students are looking forward to again this year!
Project Link: Click Here
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Voting Improvement
School: Norman North High School
Advisor: Chad Boese
Advisor Email: cboese@normanps.org
Type of Project: Social or Recreational Project
Description: Our goal during our student council election was to improve student buy in and the amount of students that vote in the election. Previously we had students voting through the voting 4 schools website during our advisory hour, however, more than half of the student body ignored the voting and chose not to involve themselves. To fix this issue we had the idea of setting up actual voting booths and having history classes go down to the nearest booth to vote. These booths were ran by seniors who can't vote due to them graduating. We also encouraged voting with "I voted" stickers and free suckers if they voted. These booths and rewards raised our buy in from about 40% to nearly 75% and proved to be a very valuable idea.
Breaking Down the Walls
School: Norman North High School
Advisor: Chad Boese
Advisor Email: cboese@normanps.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description: A big issue on our campus is the amount of student buy in and attitude towards events and assemblies. Breaking down the walls is an event run by the ignite2unite meant to connect the student body further through multiple activities. This was very powerful for a lot of people on our campus and improved both teacher and student buy in. Following the event we noticed not only greater attendance, but also more energy at those events.
Project Link: Click Here
Bomb Pop Fundraiser
School: Byng High School
Advisor: Morganne Freeman Powell
Advisor Email: morganne.powell@byngschools.org
Type of Project: Fundraising Project
Description: We had the opportunity to have a bomb Pop Fundraiser where we sold Popsicles to the elementary kids for $1 during their recess. We sent out reminders that went in students take home folders before hand so parents could send their kids with $1 and buy a Popsicle. This was a major success for out Student Council fundraising and I would highly recommend this as an easy and fun way to raise some money for your council. Bomb-Pop's go for around $4 for a box of 12, so you make pretty good profit.
Battle of the Pink Weeks
School: Byng High School
Advisor: Morganne Freeman Powell
Advisor Email: morganne.powell@byngschools.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes, Social or Recreational Project, Fundraising Project
Description: This past year Byng High School and Latta High School partnered together to have a battle of the Pink weeks, every year we split which school will host the Pink out game, leading up to that game we spend the week hosting events at our schools to raise money. Events include, students paying $1 to duct tape their principle to the wall, a bake sale, we asked local businesses to donate small items for a raffle basket, and to end the week we hosted a Car Bash where students paid $1 for 4 hits on a car, we had safety goggles and gloves to ensure students were safe.
Club Fair
School: Broken Bow High School
Advisor: Wanda Wood
Advisor Email: wwood@bbisdapp.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
In order to encourage our student body to become more engaged in school we have created a Club Fair. Our Student Activities Committee is over the event. First, they select several dates at the beginning of the year for the Principal to choose from. Once the date has been chosen the Committee Chair sends out an email to the entire staffulty explaining the day and asking for their assistance. The Chair also asks questions like how many tables will you need, do you need an electrical outlet, who are your students that will be represent your club/organization so that we can get them excused from class for set up, the fair, and clean up. Once we have that information the Student Activities Committee then creates a blueprint of where the clubs/organization will be placed within the gym. The event is broken into two times with the Sophomores/Freshmen attending together and the Junior/Seniors attending together. The student body is given a card with a logo of every club/organization then they must visit every table to have their card punched in order to receive a gift. This gift doesn't have to be much maybe a bag of candy, popsicles, or a pop. This project is beneficial to everyone involved because it gives our students information on ways to get involved in our school and allows the clubs/organizations to get their message out to everyone.
Dierks Halloween Carnival
School: Broken Bow High School
Advisor: Wanda Wood
Advisor Email: wwood@bbisdapp.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
The Dierks Halloween Carnival is a small carnival that takes place inside the Dierks Elementary gym. The principal and fitness coaches asked our council if we could help them out since they did not want to take the teachers away from their teaching. Last year we had about 8-10 student council members help out with this event. There were about five different stations. One station was carmel apples and the kids would come up to a table and get a cup full of apples and would ask for carmel. The other stations consisted of games such as toy fishing, dancing, hula-hooping, and knocking down cup stacks. There were also different stations for the younger grades that were too little to participate. This was an all day event. 2-3 classes came every 45 minutes until we made it through all of the games. They would switch stations every nine minutes. The kids enjoyed getting to interact with the high school students and it made it more fun for them. We will be doing this event again this year if we are asked.
Freshmen Fun Day
School: Del City High School
Advisor: Kristy Cooper
Advisor Email: kcooper@mid-del.net
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
Every year, Del City does a series of class projects and for the Freshmen is Freshmen Fun Day. During the say, freshmen are introduced to DCHS Traditions, Campus, and more. They write a letter to themselves that will be open the last week of the senior year, learn chants, tour the campus and participate in our Commit to Graduate Project. The freshmen put on graduation robes and take picture like they are going to graduate. Click on the link for more information about the day.
Project Link: Click here
Secret Staff Dress Up Week
School: Del City High School
Advisor: Kristy Cooper
Advisor Email: kcooper@mid-del.net
Type of Project: Improve Student/Staffulty Attitudes
Description:
During our Staffulty Appreciation the Week the students help plan, the staff does a secret dress up week. Only the student council officers know about it because they help plan the days. Our staff and students had so much fun laughing as the kids were trying to figure out what was going on. The best day is when the staff dresses up like the students. So many smiles and laughs. Make the day that fits your school, but here were the days.
Monday: Dress All Black (morning the weekend was over)
Tuesday: Wear Crowns (We were promoting our high school play)
Wednesday: Dress A Like (kids were trying to figure out what was going on)
Thursday: Dress Like the Students
Friday DC Pride
Bomb Pop Fundraiser
School: Byng High School
Advisor: Morganne Freeman Powell
Advisor Email: morganne.powell@byngschools.org
Type of Project: Fundraiser Project
Description:
We had the opportunity to have a bomb Pop Fundraiser where we sold Popsicles to the elementary kids for $1 during their recess. We sent out reminders that went in students take home folders before hand so parents could send their kids with $1 and buy a Popsicle. This was a major success for out Student Council fundraising and I would highly recommend this as an easy and fun way to raise some money for your council. Bomb-Pop's go for around $4 for a box of 12, so you make pretty good profit.
Battle of the Pink Weeks
School: Byng High School
Advisor: Morganne Freeman Powell
Advisor Email: morganne.powell@byngschools.org
Type of Project: Social or Recretional Project, Improve Student Attitudes, Fundraising Project
Description:
This past year Byng High School and Latta High School partnered together to have a battle of the Pink weeks, every year we split which school will host the Pink out game, leading up to that game we spend the week hosting events at our schools to raise money. Events include, students paying $1 to duct tape their principle to the wall, a bake sale, we asked local businesses to donate small items for a raffle basket, and to end the week we hosted a Car Bash where students paid $1 for 4 hits on a car, we had safety goggles and gloves to ensure students were safe.
Club Fair
School: Broken Bow High School
Advisor: Wanda Wood
Advisor Email: wwood@bbisdapp.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
have created a Club Fair. Our Student Activities Committee is over the event. First, they select several dates at the beginning of the year for the Principal to choose from. Once the date has been chosen the Committee Chair sends out an email to the entire staffulty explaining the day and asking for their assistance. The Chair also asks questions like how many tables will you need, do you need an electrical outlet, who are your students that will be represent your club/organization so that we can get them excused from class for set up, the fair, and clean up. Once we have that information the Student Activities Committee then creates a blueprint of where the clubs/organization will be placed within the gym. The event is broken into two times with the Sophomores/Freshmen attending together and the Junior/Seniors attending together. The student body is given a card with a logo of every club/organization then they must visit every table to have their card punched in order to receive a gift. This gift doesn't have to be much maybe a bag of candy, popsicles, or a pop. This project is beneficial to everyone involved because it gives our students information on ways to get involved in our school and allows the clubs/organizations to get their message out to everyone.
Dierks Halloween Carnival
School: Broken Bow High School
Advisor: Wanda Wood
Advisor Email: wwood@bbisdapp.org
Type of Project: School Service Project
Description:
The Dierks Halloween Carnival is a small carnival that takes place inside the Dierks Elementary gym. The principal and fitness coaches asked our council if we could help them out since they did not want to take the teachers away from their teaching. Last year we had about 8-10 student council members help out with this event. There were about five different stations. One station was carmel apples and the kids would come up to a table and get a cup full of apples and would ask for carmel. The other stations consisted of games such as toy fishing, dancing, hula-hooping, and knocking down cup stacks. There were also different stations for the younger grades that were too little to participate. This was an all day event. 2-3 classes came every 45 minutes until we made it through all of the games. They would switch stations every nine minutes. The kids enjoyed getting to interact with the high school students and it made it more fun for them. We will be doing this event again this year if we are asked.
District Playoff Week- Pie in the Face
School: Fletcher High School
Advisor: Brooke Wagstaff
Advisor Email: bwagstaff@fletcherschools.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
District Playoff Week helps our student body send our baseball and softball teams off knowing they have our full support behind them. During the week our students participate in dress up days. Our themes this playoff season were... Monday- "WAKE UP, It's time for Play" - PJ Day Tuesday- "Who you rooting for?" - Jersey/Team Day Wednesday- "Fletcher is ready for war" - Class Color day Thursday- "WILDCAT PRIDE"- Wear Fletcher Wildcat gear During the week we play "Pie in the Face" to raise money to buy goodies for school organizations throughout the year. Student Council sets up jars with teachers faces on them and students drop money in them. The teacher who has the most amount of money by Wednesday, will get a PIE TO THE FACE at the pep- rally. The student who gets to pie the teacher is the senior who is best dressed all week long. On Wednesday Student Council host a Pep-Rally for the entire student body. The rally consist of team recognition, games, and performances from our cheer squad. The rally gets the students hype and helps them understand the importance of cheering others on! The picture attached is of the Teacher who got PIED! Our softball coach took the pie to the face by one of his senior softball players!
Welcome Back Rally
School: Del City High School
Advisor: Kristy Cooper
Advisor Email: kcooper@mid-del.net
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
Welcome Back Rally is when we welcome the school, staffulty and the freshman to our school. The Rally is always the first Friday of the year. 10th- 12 grades are dismiss first to the field house. Then we call down the freshman. The upperclassman take a tunnel for the freshman to enter. During the rally we play games, recognize students for their work during the summer and have amazing spirit contests. Overall this rally sets the tone of the year.
Staffulty Appreciate Days
School: Del City High School
Advisor: Kristy Cooper
Advisor Email: kcooper@mid-del.net
Type of Project: School Service Project
Description:
The first Friday every month, DC Leadership Staffulty Group plans a lunch snack for the staff. We fund the day with snow cone truck.
Student Leadership Renaissance Committee -Cooper’s Class
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Friday, September 1 - Trail Mix Bar
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Friday, October 6 - Trick or Treat
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Friday, November 3 - Ice Cream Social
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Friday, December 1 - Hot Dog Stand
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Friday, January 12 - S’Mores
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Friday, Feb 2 - Cereal Bar
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Friday, March 1 - DUNKin Donuts
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Friday, April 5 - Root BEER Floats - ROOTIN TOOTIN DAY
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Friday, May 10 - Hot Dog Stand
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TIRELess Teacher and Strike Em Out
Primary Pep Rally
School: Cache High School
Advisor: Emily Anderson
Advisor Email: emily.anderson@cacheps.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes, Social or Recreational Project
Description:
Our Leadership class went to our Primary School and held a pep rally for them. This was a great way to end our Red Ribbon Week and get the kids excited for the home football game. We sent them videos of chants and cheers we would be doing before the pep rally so they could practice and be prepared. We had the band, cheerleaders and football team at the pep rally. We played a game, had some of the Senior football players talk to the students, and had a crowd involvement cheer. The students loved it, and it was a great way to involve our younger grades in promoting school spirit while emphasizing the importance of Red Ribbon Week.
Reading Bus
School: Chelsea High School
Advisor: Pam Phillips
Advisor Email: pphillips@chelseadragons.net
Type of Project: School Service Project
Description:
Our lower elementary (PK & KG) has no library within it's building. Our students decided to fix that program and came up with a mobile book cart. The cart was donated as well as all the books and carpet squares. Students painted the cart yellow and then added some special features that make the cart fun and inviting. The carts intended use is for days that students are not allowed to go outside due to weather. Teachers then take students to the gym where they are allowed to go pick a book from the cart. Once they are done they are able to go get another book. This teaches the young learners the importance of taking care of books and preparing them for when they transition to a building that does have the library. During holidays and special events Stu-Co will come over and read to the classes. This was a fun project and allowed the students to have fun and help another building within our district fill a need. Our Stu-co also helped the upper elementary during the book fair. Each member took a child and helped them fill out their wish list to take home.
Halloween on the Hill
School: Chelsea High School
Advisor: Pam Phillips
Advisor Email: pphillips@chelseadragons.net
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes, Social or Recreational Project
Description:
Halloween on the Hill is an annual event held by middle and high school students. Each building/ students chose a theme for their hall or dept. and decorate. All students bring candy. Many of the organization/teachers give bonus points for bags brought. They are then encouraged to dress up in appropriate costumes. Both lower elementary buildings are then bused into our location and trick or trick in our hallways. It is a great way for the students in the upper levels to still participate in a fun activity and bond together as a group. Teachers/staff go all out in making it a fun event. This event began in 2021 by Stu-Co and today all organizations and students participate. Many of the younger students look forward to being a part of the this event.
Senior Seminar
School: US Grant High School
Advisor: Tiffany Kozikoski
Advisor Email: takozikoski@okcps.org
Type of Project: Community Service, Leadership Training
Description:
We have a senior seminar at the end of April each year. This training is created solely by the outgoing seniors for the rest of our council. They discuss successes and failures they were a part of, ideas for improving next year's events, team building throughout the council, one-on-one with the incoming officers, and discussion with the administration on what needs improvement. The seniors discuss how they built community involvement with our local businesses and share contacts with the incoming class for financial support. They discuss how to deal with negative criticism and not take it personally. This is great student-run training benefits our entire council
Helping Hands
School: Cache High School
Advisor: Emily Anderson
Advisor Email: emily.anderson@cacheps.org
Type of Project: School Service Project
Description:
Every Friday our students go lend a "helping hand" to other teachers in the district. They might read to students, make copies/staple papers, work on a bulletin board, etc. They are to be of service to the teachers, principal, secretaries, custodians, etc. They look forward to doing this every Friday and have made great relationships along the way!
Suicide Prevention Video
School: Wagoner High School
Advisor: Amy Cantrell
Advisor Email: acantrell@wagonerps.org
Type of Project: School Service Project
Description:
The Wagoner High School students wanted to share data related to suicide among teens to help someone who needed it. As a council, we highlighted the importance of community with peers and the effects of positive relationships. We researched facts from reliable sources and then decided what to share. We came up with a simplified delivery approach. We hoped to make an impact on our student body and in the community with our message that "You are not alone!"
Elementary Leadership Workshop
School: Wagoner High School
Advisor: Amy Cantrell
Advisor Email: acantrell@wagonerps.org
Type of Project:School Service Project
Description:
We held workshops for our elementary students. They rotated through stations to learn about leadership skills. They practiced these skills by playing games and having discussions related to them.
Haunt the Halls
School: US Grant High School
Advisor: Tiffany Kozikoski
Advisor Email:takozikoski@okcps.org
Type of Project: School or Recreational Project
Description:
Every school year around Halloween, our Student Council organizes a festival for the community to come together and enjoy Halloween. The event is free for the community. We decorate the entire school with Halloween decorations that our council creates. We have a haunted house available in our portable building, and we deck it out with whatever our theme is that year. For example, this year, our theme was a graveyard. We also have games run by clubs at our school and our student council. We have a trunk or treat in our school parking lot, which usually has around 50 cars, with volunteers handing out candy and prizes. In our gym, we have inflatable obstacle courses and a bouncy house for the younger kids. Coloring, tattoos, and face paint stations are set up in different parts of the school for anyone who wants to do crafts. 2 months before Haunt the Halls, the officers start looking for food trucks to come, and we get 10% of their profit. When people walk into the school, they are greeted by our student council members and hold a donation bucket in case families want to donate. We provide the candy for most games and some trunk or treaters.
Adopt A Child
School: US Grant High School
Advisor: Tiffany Kozikoski
Advisor Email: takozikoski@okcps.org
Type of Project: Community Service
Description:
The council chooses an elementary school Pre-K within our community and serves a lower socio-economic demographic. The chosen school gives us the names of the students and a want and a need gift. We start this in September because it gives the participating school a chance to ask parents about a need for the student and ask the students about something they would like for the holiday. (within 40.00) Once we have all the information, the council will divide the students and purchase gifts for them. We get together and wrap the presents. We take a field trip to the elementary school, deliver the gifts, help the kids open them, read books, have juice and cookies, and enjoy the time with our littles. (always make sure to do a final check for new students at the end of November)
We love this project because it makes a difference to so many students in our district.
Community Babysitting
School: Empire Public Schools
Advisor: Tammy Skiles
Advisor Email: tskiles@empireschools.org
Type of Project: Fundraising Project
Description:
We hosted a community babysitting night for Christmas shopping. We watched kids for 10.00 a piece for 2 hours to give parents a chance to go Christmas shopping. We raised the money for St. Jude Hospital. It was a fun activity and it gave the high school students a chance to bond with the elementary students and see them around the campus.
Deck the Halls
School: Bixby 9th Grade Center
Advisor: Jennifer Phenicie
Advisor Email: jphenicie@bixbyps.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes, Social or Recreational Project
Description:
We begin the day with an assembly recognizing teachers and staff: awards for each class, students of the month, teachers of the month, traits awards, etc. We have lunch like normal. For the second half of the day, students who are passing with no major discipline referrals are able to select fun classes: movie room, painting, ornament making, holiday baking, etc. Students are have discipline issues are in detention. Students who are ineligible are working with teachers at a last ditch effort to catch up and pass.
Book Drive
School: Bixby 9th Grade Center
Advisor: Jennifer Phenicie
Advisor Email: jphenicie@bixbyps.org
Type of Project: School Service Project
Description:
Our students worked with a local organization that provides books to children in need. We gathered over 1,000 books. We gathered books through the daily study hall class. Classes competed for prizes. We also did a genre dress up day to help promote the project.
Spirit Day "Family/Friend Awkward Photos"
School: Putnam City West HS
Advisor: Devon Wohlschlegel
Advisor Email: dwohlschlegel@putnamcityschools.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
This actually improved student and faculty attitudes. We made backdrops for friend groups to dress up and use as photo backgrounds. We used sears awkward family photos for inspiration. Friend groups would decide how to dress or a theme and we opened them up to take pictures during lunches. Our faculty had so much fun with it too. We consistently had a long line for people to take pics. We then posted them all on our social media and would tag people in them so it helped get more traffic and followers for our Student Council page that shares a lot of information and event details.
Dare Assembly
School: Durant High School
Advisor: Amber Bullard
Advisor Email: amber.bullard@durantisd.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes, Fundraising Project
Description:
We start the week with putting up a sign with a list of dares that some of our teachers are willing to do if we reach a certain money goal. Throughout the week we keep a money jar throughout all of our lunches where students/staff can donate money to try and reach the goal. At the end of the week, we have a dare assembly where all of the dares that reached the money goal are done. It gets the students super engaged and excited. The money raised goes to our School Assistance Program.
The Masked Teacher
School: Byng High School
Advisor: Morganne Freeman Powell
Advisor Email: morganne.powell@byngschools.org
Type of Project: Social and Recreational Project Fundraising Project
Description:
This year for one of our events during SPIKE Week, our philanthropy week we decided to host a version of the Masked Singer that we called the Masked Teacher. We had teachers volunteer to put on an inflatable costume and sing anonymously in front of the students. Students had to pay $1 to get out of class to come to the show. At the end of the show we emailed a Google form out for students to guess who was in what costume, we also had StuCo Members going into the audience collecting money in each singers jar. In order for that costume to be revealed the jar had to raise $30 and the council ran around and collected enough money for each teacher to be revealed. The students, teachers and administration had fun with this and it was something new.
Pie a teacher
School: Ketchum High School
Advisor: Kelsi Lancaster
Advisor Email: klancaster@ketchumwarriors.com
Type of Project: School Service Project, Fundraising Project
Description:
One of our stuco officer's directed a project to raise funds for the library to purchase new books. The student asked all staff if they would be willing to participate in a pie a teacher. The stuco members sold $1 tickets that student could put in the cup of the teacher they want to pie. The sell of tickets happens over read across America week and then the following Friday at lunch the teachers are pied during lunch. We did this for both the middle and high school libraries and were able to promote reading and literacy in the schools through a fun interactive activity with buy in from students that supports our school!
District Leadership Training
School: Ketchum High School
Advisor: Kelsi Lancaster
Advisor Email: klancaster@ketchumwarriors.com
Type of Project: Leadership Training
Description:
Ketchum Student Council officers hosted other schools in our district at a officer training. It was like a mini district meeting. Each council came with a breakout activity to do with everyone to practice leadership skills. Our council facilitated ice breakers, a leadership discussion, and compiled ideas from other schools on items of interest, homecoming activities, service projects, assemblies, and fundraisers. This was led by the officer teams and helped to build confidence and relationships among our schools councils.
Hidden Holiday Hunts
School: McLoud High School
Advisor: Johnie Hill
Advisor Email: johniehill@mcloudschools.us
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes, Social or Recretional Project
Description:
You can do this for any holiday, we did it for winter/Christmas. We asked for five teachers to volunteer to decorate a paper cutout of a mitten. They each decorated in their own way and style, and then returned them to us. We attached a QR Code to the back, laminated the papers, then they were hidden around the school buildings. If a student found one and scanned the QR code, they were taken to a Google Doc that revealed they may have won a prize and where to take the mitten to claim the prize. The prizes ended up being winter themed candy/goodie bags, and each student that found a mitten got one for them, and one to take to the teacher that had decorated the mitten as well. We ended up re-hiding the mittens a few times to give more students a chance to find them.
Legacy Parenting
School: Dale Public Schools
Advisor: Lori R Sanford
Advisor Email: lorisanford50@yahoo.com
Type of Project: Community Service
Description:
Established in 2015 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in the State of Oklahoma, Legacy Parenting Center is a valuable resource for families in Pottawatomie & Seminole Counties and surrounding cities during a child’s most formative years of life, pregnancy to age five. Legacy provides individualized and group parent education, social support for parents, and tangible resources such as diapers, clothing, baby and toddler supplies, car seats, etc. In 2024, Legacy expanded wraparound services to include additional group class offerings and mental health services for participants through our Family Resource Center partnerships.
In 2024, Legacy hosted more than 5,300 family visits, partnering with 1,000 babies, enrolling more than 200 new families into our programs. Parents participated in 82 group classes, 941 playroom sessions with our parent educator, and 67,000 minutes of parent education videos. We distributed more than 379,000 diapers to 544 families.
Participants range from 14 years old to 71 years old, mothers in middle school to grandparents raising grandchildren. Our program provides free parent education and resources from pregnancy to age five regardless of income. The early years are the most important in building a strong foundation for positive attachment, brain development, and overall well-being for years to come. Legacy serves as a resource center for families in our community, providing connection to other agencies and services to meet the needs of each family.
The Dale Student Council sent monthly volunteers to help organize clothes, clean, help in the store, package foods, and support other volunteers. We also held diaper drives, clothing drives, and any other needs the center encountered. It was a great experience for our students to be part of such a worthy cause.
Leadership Challenge: Easter Egg Hunt
School: Jenks Freshman Academy
Advisor: Katy Sanderlin
Advisor Email: katy.sanderlin@jenksps.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes, Leadership Training
Description:
An Easter Egg hunt with a twist! Once the eggs are hidden (by people who will NOT be hunting them), have the hunters pair up into partners. One person has to be blindfolded or keep their eyes closed, and the other person has to guide them to find the eggs. Each Easter Egg has two prizes inside for the partners to split. Bonus idea: fill the Easter Eggs with stuff that needs a home in your classroom, such as leftover stickers or printed "coupons" for things such as old Stuco shirts, leftover bracelets/buttons/snacks/etc. from throughout the school year that you wouldn't throw away but don't have enough of to give EVERYONE.
Shrek-Inspired "People Are Like Onions" Activity
School: Jenks Freshman Academy
Advisor: Katy Sanderlin
Advisor Email: katy.sanderlin@jenksps.org
Type of Project: Leadership Training
Description:
This worksheet/reflection activity is inspired by Shrek in that the students reflect on their personal "layers." What do people see on the outside? What does the individual feel on the inside? What's important to remember when we work with other people? The link attached includes the original teacher's worksheet and bulletin board ideas, but the idea is easy to update/alter for your own classroom.
Christmas Program Hot Cocoa Bar
School: Christmas Program Hot Cocoa Bar
Advisor: Kara Locke
Advisor Email: klocke@medford.k12.ok.us
Type of Project: School Service Project and Social/Recreational Project
Description:
Every year we have a school-wide Christmas program attended by over 400 parents, students, & community members. The program lasts about an hour and a half, and immediately following the program STUCO has a free hot cocoa bar set up in the cafeteria for families to grab and go as they take traditional family pictures around our student decorated Christmas tree. It spreads some Christmas cheer while allowing our high school STUCO members to interact and connect with parents and elementary students.
Homecoming Parade
School: El Reno High School
Advisor: Jacqueline Smith
Advisor Email: jsmith@elrenops.org
Type of Project: Social/Recreational Project
Description:
El Reno High School's annual Homecoming is a cherished tradition that brings the entire town together in a celebration of school spirit and community pride. Students take part in themed dress up days, fun school activities, and the highly anticipated Homecoming football game. Each class contributes by creating unique floats for the parade, which winds through our historic downtown, drawing crowds from across the city. Local small businesses and community members join in the festivities, making Homecoming Week a true town-wide event that shows the heart and unity of El Reno.
Haunt the High
School: El Reno High School
Advisor: Jacqueline Smith
Advisor Email: jsmith@elrenops.org
Type of Project: Community Service
Description:
Haunt the High is an awesome Halloween tradition where our leadership class decorates the whole school in spooky decorations, and we invite the whole community to come trick-or-treat inside. Sports teams and school clubs all pitch in to hand out candy. Plus, we run a canned food drive at the same time, so it's a way to give back while having fun. Last year, we collected 12,614 pieces of candy!
Recognition Bingo
School: Jenks Freshman Academy
Advisor: Katy Sanderlin
Advisor Email: katy.sanderlin@jenksps.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes, Leadership Training
Description:
This is an activity I did with my freshman student council at the end of the year. I made a list of all of the things (big and small) that we did as a council this year, and I put them on Wheel of Names (the website). Every student got a bingo card, and they would be able to check off a space for each thing that they participated in this year. It was a fun way to give away some prizes and give recognition to all of the work we've done this year. I also made sure to throw in some non-stuco items on the list too, such as having a job, getting on the honor roll, attended the school play, etc.
I put random letters of the alphabet on the bingo card spaces and then assigned letters to each item on the wheel. For example, if the item "A: emptied recycling bins" came up, a student who did that thing could cross out an A square on their card if they had one. (We are using the honor system here.)
Super Kids Day (Field Day)
School: Choctaw High School
Advisor: Sarah Trousset
Advisor Email: strousset@cnpschools.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes, Leadership Training
Description:
Super Kids Day was inspired by the elementary school tradition to have a day of fun games outside, but instead of parent volunteers we wanted to involve the entire student body. We reached out to every extra-curricular activity, organization, club, and sport to invite them to participate. In total, twenty-two groups joined us and hosted a variety of games and activities for the students. We also partnered with community groups, both of which enthusiastically agreed to contribute their time and resources. They provided an inflatable maze and gaga pit, which added even more excitement. All of these exciting and interactive games allowed the students to have an amazing time on the football field and just enjoy being a kid again. Additionally, we ran a concession stand offering snow cones and cookies, which helped us raise additional funds. With around seven hundred students participating, the event was a huge success. This event was overall a great way to get everyone involved and just to have a great time making memories. Students paid $3 to leave class and attend this 90 minute event. Kids were having fun and there was great interaction and participation across the board. For example, it was fun seeing students that are not on the Football Team, playing a football game and interacting with other students. Another example, the Academic Team ran a trivia station. Our Drama Program ran a karaoke station. Our Baseball Program brought out their nets and radar gun so that students could see how hard they can pitch. These are just a few examples. It also promotes leadership because adults do not run these stations. Instead, each program appoints their team captains or student leaders to run the station. For example, the Yearbook Editors ran a photo booth where they took pictures. This is our favorite event at Choctaw High School.
Grandparents Day Luncheon
School: Mill Creek
Advisor: Jeanette Naugle
Advisor Email:jeanettenaugle@millcreek.k12.ok.us
Type of Project: School Service Project
Description:
On the Monday following Grandparent's Day in September, our Student Council invites the grandparents of the Kindergarten through 3rd grade students to have lunch with their grandchildren. Student Council plans and executes all aspects of the luncheon. We come up with a theme, like Teddy Bear Picnic, Grandparents Campout etc. and then plan and prepare the meal, serve the lunch, and come up with and assist the students and grandparents with a craft project. This is one of the most popular activities we do with our littles and their families!
Block the Door Dodgeball Tournament
School: Mill Creek
Advisor: Jeanette Naugle
Advisor Email: jeanettenaugle@millcreek.k12.ok.us
Type of Project: Community Service, Social/Recreational Project
Description:
Our Student Council hosted a canned food drive for the community food bank. Each class was tasked with bringing enough canned food to block the door of their class sponsor. Each class that covered the entire door with canned/non-parishable food was eligible to participate in a dodge ball tournament in the gym. We had the coaches referee the tournament and helped us with the bracket. Student Council provided drinks and snacks to those participating as well.
PHILStick
School: North Rock Creek High School
Advisor: Mandi MacDonald
Advisor Email: mmacdonald@nrcps.org
Type of Project: Community Service Project, Fundraising Project
Description:
To encourage school wide participation in philanthropic events, Student Council organizes a monthly "PHIL Stick." Each month a new theme/objective/project is announced and each club and organization raises money/volunteers/donates to that specific charity. At our Student of the Month assemblies we announce the winner for the month. It has encouraged groups to contribute over 200 service hours combined. It has enhanced philanthropic endeavors across groups through competition. Our PHIL Stick is highly decorated with ribbons and items from each group that won.
Breakfast with Santa
School: Hennessey High School
Advisor: Beth Curran
Advisor Email: bcurran@hps.k12.ok.us
Type of Project: Fundraising Project
Description:
HHS STUCO organized an event for families and children in our community. We served pancakes and other breakfast items in our high school cafeteria. Kids took photos with our Santa (a volunteer from the community). STUCO also planned games and crafts for the kids to do. We had an excellent turnout for our first year. We had a donation jar if parents wanted to donate to our BASIC and ADVANCED tuition recipients. We also had a photo circle to share pictures from the event with the attendees.
Tommy’s Elves
School: Edison Prep HS
Advisor: Gabriella Gardner
Advisor Email: gabriellagardner98@gmail.com
Type of Project: Community Service
Description:
Tommy’s Elves is a student-led initiative that aims to serve our fellow schools during the holiday season by spreading cheer and meeting needs. Each year, we select a local elementary school and collect donations through grade-level competitions at our own school. We focus on gathering gently used winter clothing items—such as coats, scarves, hats, and gloves—to donate to the chosen school.
In addition to our donation drive, we plan and host a festive, holiday-themed presentation for the younger students. We bring coloring pages, pipe cleaners, and beads for creative fun, and one of our students even dresses up as the Grinch for an interactive story time.
The event wraps up with high-energy activities like a marshmallow-stuffing game (always hilarious!) and a dance-off between our high school helpers and the 1st graders—one of everyone’s favorite moments.
Through laughter, service, and connection, Tommy’s Elves is all about creating joy while meeting real needs in our community.
Email for photos: Gardnga@tulsaschools.org
“Edison” After Dark
School: Edison Prep HS
Advisor: Gabriella Gardner
Advisor Email: gabriellagardner98@gmail.com
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
Edison After Dark is a student-led series of evening events designed to bring our student body together outside of the traditional school day. These events are intentionally low-lift but high-impact, offering fun, accessible ways for students to connect, relax, and celebrate during some of our busiest and most spirited weeks of the year—Fall Homecoming and E-Week in February.
Each Edison After Dark event is designed with student voice in mind. Our student council officers actively seek input to “take the temperature” of the student body—making sure the events reflect what our peers actually want to do. Whether it’s a mini dance with a DJ in the cafeteria, a 3v3 basketball tournament in the gym, a cozy movie night complete with popcorn and blankets, or a classic kickball game under the lights, our goal is simple: to make space for joy, community, and connection.
We love to add a little incentive too—students who go all out with that day’s spirit theme often get in free, building a stronger link between daily participation and evening fun.
What makes Edison After Dark special is its simplicity. These events don’t require huge budgets or weeks of planning—but they still create lasting memories and give students something to look forward to. By offering meaningful moments outside the school day, we’re creating a culture where students feel seen, valued, and part of something bigger than themselves.
When we engage students beyond the classroom walls, we don’t just boost school spirit—we strengthen our community. Edison After Dark proves that even small, student-led efforts can make a big difference.
AWOL - A Week Of Love
School: Washington High School
Advisor: Amy Larman
Advisor Email: alarman@wps-isd.com
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes, Fundraising Project, Community Service
Description:
Each year, the week before spring break our student council facilitates a community wide philanthropy week. A very discreet board selects a family in the community, through an application process, to be the beneficiaries of this week of love. The council then gets to work ironing out all the details for ways to raise money that will include grades pre-k through 12th. They kick the week off with a chili cook off and live music for the entire community. Each day there is a specific dress up to go along with a snack that is delivered to all the classrooms. Students purchase a bracelet at the beginning of the week that allows them to be included in all of these activities. There are things that go on all week long that include, food trucks and game night for our high schoolers, a pancake eating contest where way too many are consumed, a very competitive Powder Puff football game that the entire community is invited to attend. Middle School gets to have a day dedicated to dodgeball tournaments, cornhole, and a 3v3 tournament. High school also gets to have a day that includes cornhole, splatter ball wars, and a 3v3 tournament. If students are not interested in these activities, we had options of bracelet making and painting along with karaoke and singo. On Friday the student council puts on a giant assembly where they award the money raised that week to the deserving family and finish up with a district wide movie day. This week is very anticipated and really brings together the entire community to shower love and support to a family in the community that is in need. Attached is the rundown of the week from our school website.
Kindness Clothespins
School: Idabel High School
Advisor: Bethany Farley
Advisor Email: bfarley@idabelps.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes, School Srvice Project
Description:
Council members write positive, kind messages onto clothespins. Throughout the month of September, council members get a handful of clothespins and put them onto people throughout the school day (staff, faculty, students, visitors). Ideally, the recipient is unaware they have received a message until they find it later. When a person receives a clothespin, they can keep it or pass it to others. The goal is that every student receives at least one clothespin.
This activity ties in with our Suicide Prevention Awareness Month activities in September. We announce the purpose during our Suicide Prevention Assembly. This was our 7th year doing this activity. It is always anticipated. You'll see clothespins on backpacks throughout the remainder of the year, and everyone from students to staff has related how meaningful it was to receive a clothespin.
Bonfire for Homecoming
School: Ada High School
Advisor: Shawn Freeman
Advisor Email: freemans
Type of Project: Social and Recreational Project
Description:
Our annual homecoming Bonfire the Thursday night before Homecoming has become a fun event for the entire student body. Everyone shows up for an evening filled with games and music and we end the evening with the bonfire. This all happens on the front lawn of the school. This year we invited the ice cream truck to come and the students loved this addition to the evening events.
The bonfire is just about the high school community and getting to hang out at school.
Inter-Council Friendsgiving
School: Idabel High School
Advisor: Bethany Farley
Advisor Email: bfarley@idabelps.org
Type of Project: Social and Recreational Project
Description:
We invited every Student Council in our county to come to a Friendsgiving event at our high school. We made it a potluck affair and asked the visiting councils to bring whatever they wanted. Within our council, we assigned what everyone was bringing and to make sure there would be enough of everything. We held the event in our cafeteria. Two other councils came to the event. We ate an eclectic mix of food and played music and danced. Next year, we will have games at tables if people want to play a game.
Trunk or Treat
School: Del City High School
Advisor: Tyrell Johnson
Advisor Email: tyrell.johnson@mid-del.net
Type of Project: Community Service
Description:
Every year we usually host Haunt the Halls. During the 2025-2026 School Year, Halloween landed on a Friday Night during a football game. We needed to pivot and Del City Student Council hosted Trunk or Treat before the football game, followed by Elementary Night for the football game. School organizations and student council students set up there cars. We had about 20-25 cars. We used the parking lot close the stadium and after the kids were done they went into the stadium for Elementary Night. The kids and one parent for in the game for free. Then the kids got to ran onto the field following the football team at the beginning of the game. This is going to be our new tradidtion.
Match Game - Welcome Back Week
School: Del City High School
Advisor: Tyrell Johnson
Advisor Email: tyrell.johnson@mid-del.net
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
During the first full week of school, student council hosts a variety of activities. This year we started the match game. On the first Monday, every student and staffulty got a nametag with a number on it. They task was to walk around the school to find the person wearing their matching numbers. When they found their match, students were directed to go to H203 and claim a prize. The student were not walking around the halls with their heads down. Students were laughing and smiling at each other. Some made some new friends. The prize was just a $10 gift card for the winners.
STUCO Shock
School: Broken Arrow High School
Advisor: Christian Welborn
Advisor Email: cwelborn@baschools.org
Type of Project: Community Service
Description:
STUCO Shock is a community service project where multiple student councils from different schools band together to support a volunteer program in need. This could be four different schools all at one service location, or the schools could split among service opportunities in one community. The goal for each "shock" is to make a larger impact on one specific community in a short amount of time than one STUCO could have done alone.
Mentor Lower Councils (MLC)
chool: Broken Arrow High School
Advisor: Christian Welborn
Advisor Email: cwelborn@baschools.org
Type of Project: Leadership Training
Description:
Broken Arrow High School hosts Mentor Lower Councils every fall. We arrange for student councils and other leadership groups of the middle schools' or Freshman Academy's choosing to come to the high school for a day of teambuilding activities, Q&A, and discussion on what it means to be a tiger. We schedule one day for middle school students and a separate day for our freshman. Students arrive around 9:15 and begin the day in small groups led by the high school Student Council students. We serve lunch, show them our student section, teach them chants, and allow for a Q&A at the end of the day. The day concludes around 1pm. We also provide them with a t-shirt.
Widdy Up Fundraising Platform
School: Washington High School
Advisor: Amy Larman
Advisor Email: rrcox@wps-isd.com
Type of Project: Fundraising Project
Description:
WiddyUP Fundraiser – Washington Public Schools Student Council Philanthropy Week During our annual Philanthropy Week, Washington High School Student Council used the WiddyUP fundraising platform to raise money for our community service project. We wanted a fundraiser that was engaging, easy for students to participate in, and something that moved beyond selling products. WiddyUP gave our students the opportunity to share their personalities while supporting a great cause. WiddyUP is an online fundraising platform centered around student-created videos. Each participant creates a fundraising page along with a short "pitch" video explaining why they are raising money. Students then create a fun "WiddyUP" video showcasing a talent, hobby, passion, or unique interest. These videos can include anything from sports tricks, baking, music, art, comedy, dancing, pets, or other creative ideas. Friends and family receive the student's fundraising link, make a donation, and unlock access to the student's special video as a thank-you for supporting the fundraiser. The platform also allows students to safely control who can view their videos, and all videos are screened for appropriate content before being shared. One of the biggest advantages of WiddyUP is that it transforms fundraising into storytelling. Instead of simply asking for donations, students connect personally with donors by sharing something meaningful about themselves. This creates a more memorable experience for supporters while encouraging students to build communication, creativity, and leadership skills. The platform also provides organizers with an online dashboard to monitor participation and fundraising progress in real time, making it easy to encourage students throughout the campaign. Because students share their fundraising pages through text, email, and social media, they can reach supporters far beyond their local community. Our Student Council found WiddyUP to be a fun, interactive, and effective way to raise funds while highlighting the talents and personalities of our students. It allowed everyone to participate in a way that reflected their own interests and helped create excitement throughout Philanthropy Week. The experience reinforced that fundraising can be more than collecting money—it can be an opportunity to build connections, celebrate student creativity, and make a meaningful impact in our community.
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Lucky Duck Game For Younger Students During Philantrophy Week
School: Washington High School
Advisor: Amy Larman
Advisor Email: rrcox@wps-isd.com
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes, School Service Project, Fundraising Project
Description:
Our Student Council wanted to create a fun, affordable activity that would include our youngest students during Philanthropy Week while also helping raise money for our community service project. The Lucky Duck Game quickly became a favorite because every student had the chance to participate and leave with a prize. The game was simple to set up and inexpensive to create. We purchased an inflatable kiddie pool from Amazon and a bulk package of miniature rubber ducks. Each duck was labeled on the bottom with a number from 1-20, the maximum number of students in a classroom, and placed in the pool. Students visited the Lucky Duck Game with their class and selected one duck from the pool. They then took their duck to the prize table, where a prize chart matched each numbered duck to a specific prize. Whatever number was on the bottom of the duck determined the prize they won. Once the class was finished, the ducks were placed back in the pool for the next class. This activity was included with the Fun Day bracelet students purchased during Philanthropy Week, but it could easily be adapted for any fundraiser. Schools could charge a small fee to play, include it as part of a larger event, or offer it at no cost if prizes are donated. Our Student Council reached out to local businesses and national chains, including Sonic, Chick-fil-A, Main Event, and other community partners, to request prize donations. Their generosity allowed us to offer an exciting variety of prizes, including family fun passes, bowling passes, kids' meals, ice cream, drinks, tumbling classes, toys, candy bars, and suckers. We also had several grand prizes, including a Main Event package with pizza, drinks, and game cards. Once a grand prize had been claimed, that numbered duck was reassigned to a basic prize so every student continued to win something. Schools can also include free incentives such as Principal for the Day, Extra Recess, Line Leader, Homework Passes, or Lunch with the Principal. The only expenses for this project were the inflatable pool and rubber ducks. Because nearly all of the prizes were donated, it was a very low-cost fundraiser with a big impact. The Lucky Duck Game brought smiles to hundreds of students, encouraged participation from younger grade levels, strengthened partnerships with local businesses, and helped our Student Council raise money for a meaningful cause. It was a simple idea that created lasting excitement while supporting our philanthropy efforts.
Winter Formal
School: Dale High School
Advisor: Callie Duncan
Advisor Email: cduncan@dale.k12.ok.us
Type of Project: Social or Recretional Project, Fundraising Project
Description:
Our Student Council hosted a Winter Formal for students in grades 9–12 as both a social event and a fundraiser for our organization. The dance was held on a Saturday evening for two hours and gave all high school students the opportunity to attend a formal school dance since Prom is limited to juniors and seniors. Because our school only hosts two dances each year, the Winter Formal has become one of the most anticipated events of the school year. Tickets were sold in advance for $10 and at the door for $15. The event remained affordable for students while still allowing Student Council to raise funds for future activities. One reason this project is so successful is the strong community support we receive. Grand Casino generously donates decorations each year and helps decorate the venue, allowing the event to look professionally done while keeping costs extremely low. Students also donated snacks and drinks for the dance, which further reduced expenses. Our only major expense was hiring a DJ, who offers discounted pricing for school fundraisers. Because of the low operating costs and high student participation, the event raised close to $1,500 after expenses. Another benefit of the project was that setup and cleanup required minimal time and effort compared to many other fundraisers. The Winter Formal was successful because it combined fundraising with school spirit and student involvement. It provided students with a safe and enjoyable social event while also generating funds to support future Student Council projects and activities. Overall, this project strengthened school culture, encouraged student participation, and demonstrated how community partnerships can help create meaningful experiences for students.
Val-o-grams
School: Dale High School
Advisor: Callie Duncan
Advisor Email: cduncan@dale.k12.ok.us
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes, Fundraising Project
Description:
Our Student Council organized a schoolwide Valogram fundraiser for students and staff in grades K–12 to celebrate Valentine’s Day while raising money for future Student Council activities. The fundraiser allowed students to purchase small Valentine-themed gift boxes for friends, classmates, teachers, and significant others. Each Valogram was sold for $5. This year, Student Council members packaged the items in decorative boxes to make them more exciting and personal to receive. Each box included a mini soda, assorted candy, and a small stuffed animal. We worked to keep the Valograms affordable while still creating a meaningful and fun gift option for students. Student Council members promoted the fundraiser throughout the school using announcements and word of mouth. The fundraiser was highly successful, with close to 350 Valograms sold across the district. After sales were completed, members worked together to organize orders, package the boxes, label deliveries, and prepare them for distribution. Although assembling and sorting nearly 350 Valograms required a great deal of teamwork and organization, it also gave members leadership experience and a sense of accomplishment. The Valograms were delivered to classrooms on the school day closest to Valentine’s Day. Delivering the boxes created excitement throughout the school and helped spread kindness and positivity among students and staff members. This project was successful because it combined fundraising, school spirit, and community involvement. It encouraged students of all ages to participate in a positive activity while also helping Student Council raise money for future events and projects. Overall, the fundraiser strengthened school connections and created a fun experience for the entire district.
Valentine's Crush Bags
School: Dickson High School
Advisor: Cassy Reynolds
Advisor Email: creynolds@dickson.k12.ok.us
Type of Project: Fundraising Project
Description:
Every year, our council sells Valentine's Crush bags as a fundraiser. Each small bag has a mini balloon and a Crush soda. Each large bag has candy, a Crush soda, a small plushie, and a mini balloon. We sell these at every building/grade in our district. The money raised goes toward our CARE week philanthropy projects and sponsorships for BASIC and Advanced attendees.
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Kindness Clips
School: Mannford High School
Advisor: Ambra Renee Gormley
Advisor Email: gormleya@mannford.k12.ok.us
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
Clothespin kindness clips are a simple and creative way to encourage positivity in a high school. In this activity, students decorate clothespins with bright markers, stickers, or a short-handwritten message such as “You rock” or “You are enough.” When someone notices that a classmate may need their day brightened, they can clip their classmate. The idea is that the student who receives the clip will then pass it on to someone else they see doing something kind, creating a chain reaction of encouragement throughout the school. This hands-on approach makes kindness visible and interactive, helping build a more supportive and inclusive environment among students.
Val-o-grams
School: Mannford High School
Advisor: Ambra Renee Gormley
Advisor Email: gormleya@mannford.k12.ok.us
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
Our Student Council organized a schoolwide Valogram fundraiser for students and staff in grades K–12 to celebrate Valentine’s Day while raising money for future Student Council activities. The fundraiser allowed students to purchase small Valentine-themed gift boxes for friends, classmates, teachers, and significant others. Each Valogram was sold for $5. This year, Student Council members packaged the items in decorative boxes to make them more exciting and personal to receive. Each box included a mini soda, assorted candy, and a small stuffed animal. We worked to keep the Valograms affordable while still creating a meaningful and fun gift option for students. Student Council members promoted the fundraiser throughout the school using announcements and word of mouth. The fundraiser was highly successful, with close to 350 Valograms sold across the district. After sales were completed, members worked together to organize orders, package the boxes, label deliveries, and prepare them for distribution. Although assembling and sorting nearly 350 Valograms required a great deal of teamwork and organization, it also gave members leadership experience and a sense of accomplishment. The Valograms were delivered to classrooms on the school day closest to Valentine’s Day. Delivering the boxes created excitement throughout the school and helped spread kindness and positivity among students and staff members. This project was successful because it combined fundraising, school spirit, and community involvement. It encouraged students of all ages to participate in a positive activity while also helping Student Council raise money for future events and projects. Overall, the fundraiser strengthened school connections and created a fun experience for the entire district.
Red Cross Blood Drive
School: McAlester High School
Advisor: Destiny Collier
Advisor Email: dcollier@mpsbuffs.org
Type of Project: Community Service
Description:
We host two blood drives each year, challenging our District 4 schools to help increase blood supplies in our area.
Holiday Food Drive
School: McAlester High School
Advisor: Destiny Collier
Advisor Email: dcollier@mpsbuffs.org
Type of Project: Community Service
Description:
Our Student Council challenged our school advisories to bring non-perishable food items for our local food banks.
Food Drive
School: Union High School
Advisor: Miranda Walton
Advisor Email: walton.miranda@unionps.org
Type of Project: Community Service
Description:
Union High School’s recent food bank drive was a powerful example of how committee-based leadership can create meaningful impact. Rather than collecting random food items, student committees worked together to organize a drive centered on complete meal recipes. Each committee was responsible for a specific part of the project, ensuring the drive was organized, efficient, and community-focused. The Planning Committee selected recipes that were simple, affordable, and realistic for families to prepare. They broke each recipe down into individual ingredients and created clear donation lists. The Outreach Committee distributed these recipes to teachers across Union High School, explaining how completing full recipes would earn additional points. This approach encouraged participation throughout the building and helped turn the drive into a school-wide effort. Meanwhile, the Logistics Committee tracked incoming donations and monitored which ingredients were still needed. By communicating daily updates, they helped students and teachers focus on completing meals rather than donating duplicate items. The Incentives Committee managed the point system, rewarding teachers and classes who turned in full recipe sets, which added a fun and competitive element to the drive while keeping the focus on service. The result was a collection of complete, usable meals that were donated directly to the community. Instead of receiving mismatched items, families were given everything needed to cook a full meal, reducing stress and increasing accessibility. This intentional structure showed respect for those receiving assistance and emphasized the importance of thoughtful service. Through this committee-based project, Union High School students practiced leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving while making a real difference. The food bank drive demonstrated that when students work together with purpose, service can be both impactful and empowering—for the school and the community it serves.
GOLD STANDARD Student of the Quarter
School: Choctaw High School
Advisor: Sarah Trousset
Advisor Email: strousset@cnpschools.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes, School Service Project
Description:
School Service Project – G.O.L.D. Standard Student of the Quarter Each nine weeks, teachers voted on students who demonstrated strong character and work ethic. Those selected were honored with certificates and “Student of the Quarter” yard signs, celebrating their achievements and reinforcing positive behavior across the school. Our role in this was designing the initiative. Designing and purchasing the signs. Asking teachers to nominate and deliver the signs. For students that were nominated but did not win, they still got a card and piece of candy, celebrating that they are the GOLD STANDARD.
Talent Show
School: Carl Albert High School
Advisor: Grace Dozier
Advisor Email: gdozier@mid-del.net
Type of Project: Fundraising Project
Description:
During our philanthropy week, known as SWAG Week ( Students With A Goal), we have daily events that students can pay to attend to raise awareness of our school wide goal and to boost student morale. One of these events is as talent show. At this event students are able to showcase their talents in front of the student body, and students are able to interact with one another, all while supporting the recipient of SWAG. The drama and vocal music department heads provide judges for the talent show and winners are presented trophies at the end. The audience is able to vote for a crowd favorite by putting money in a jug with that person's name/group name on it. All of this money is given directly to the SWAG fundraiser, no students make money off of this event. Auditions are held 2 weeks prior to the event, and candidates that qualified are announced via email. Talent show contestants have a required 5 days of rehearsals prior to the event. This has become one of our most popular events and is a staple every year during SWAG week.
Student Council Summer Workshop
School: Carl Albert High School
Advisor: Grace Dozier
Advisor Email: gdozier@mid-del.net
Type of Project: Leadership Training
Description:
Pior to reporting back to school in the fall, the Student Council members have an opportunity to attend a student council workshop held by the Student Council President and Vice-President, as well as the Mid-Del Mental Health Coordinator. All members were able to fellowship, strategizze for upcoming school events ( Howdy Week, HOCO, PINK WEEK), and plan our Welcome Back assembly ( hosted the first day of school before student go to their classes). All themes, shirt designs, dress-up days and school spirit building ideas are discussed at this event. We break the council up into small groups, making sure that new members are partnered with veteran members. Small groups allow for everyone to feel like their voice is heard before we present to the larger group. Students vote on the ideas that they feel will be the best for buidling a strong school culture. Student are then placed into different committees and will work trowards insuring our goals are met. Each committee ( ie: HOWDY WEEK, HOCO, SOCIAL MEDIA, VIDEOGRAPHY etc.) elects a chairman to be the contact person and voice of that committee. Committee chairs are responsible for keeping the sponsors updated on all new ideas and must meet all pre-established deadlines.
Fast Food Mascot at Pep Rally
School: Jenks Freshman Academy
Advisor: Katy Sanderlin
Advisor Email: katy.sanderlin@jenksps.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
We invited Grimace from McDonald's to our freshmen pep rally, and he was a huge hit! McDonald's was happy to send him, and they even sent him with some coupons and freebies to give away to the student body as prizes. The kids LOVED seeing Grimace there, especially when he interacted with our school mascot. This could be very fun with other restaurant mascots as well, such as the Chick-Fil-A cow, Texas Roadhouse Armadillo, etc.
SPCA Dogs
School: Jenks Freshman Academy
Advisor: Katy Sanderlin
Advisor Email: katy.sanderlin@jenksps.org
Type of Project: Community Service, Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
SPCA is very generous when it comes to bringing dogs up for adoption to schools. It benefits them and the dogs because they get to advertise their organization and show the dogs some love, and its beneficial for the students because they get a visit from adorable pups! This could be used to liven up an event or to be given away as a prize for a class who dresses up the most for homecoming, donates the most for the food drive, etc.
ROAD Week
School: Purcell High School
Advisor: Amy Menhusen
Advisor Email: aky053186@gmail.com
Type of Project: Fundraising Project
Description: ROAD Week (Rely On A Dragon) is Purcell High School’s signature spring tradition, planned and led entirely by Student Council. The purpose of ROAD Week is to build school spirit, create opportunities for fun and involvement, and serve the community through fundraising and service projects. This week-long celebration unites the student body around the values of teamwork, pride, and service reminding students that at PHS, you can always “Rely On A Dragon.”
Spirit Bombs
School: Norman North
Advisor: Jay Curry, Shannon Pawley
Advisor Email: spawley@normanps.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
Our school spirit committee aka T-Wolf Committee had a new idea in the 2024-2025 school year. This committee had a new idea called spirit bombs. Spirit bombs would take place on big "game-day" for sports or fine arts at Norman North. Spirit bombs are when members of the student council split up into many groups around the school and surprise classrooms with spirit attacks. The members enter the classroom, and lead the classes in chants and school songs to increase school spirit. They also hand out items that can be associated with the theme or used in the student section such as beads, glow-sticks, noise makers, confetti, etc. These little acts of school spirt help get our school excited to cheer on our fellow classmates, along with increasing the love and passion they have for our school.
Car Chalking before Crosstown Clash
School: Norman North
Advisor: Jay Curry, Shannon Pawley
Advisor Email: spawley@normanps.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
Before our schools biggest football game of the season/biggest school spirit event of the year, our sprit committee in our student council had a new idea. They had an idea to chalk cars before the big game. We split up into many groups and decorated cars throughout the Norman North parking lot. If you wanted your car chalked, you would get a sticker to put on your parking pass. This helps let our council members know if they have permission to decorate your car. This activity helped influence school pride, and united us all towards one goal of beating our school rival. Visually, this looked awesome around town knowing who went to what school and displaying school pride city-wide.
Fall Festival for Elementary Students
School: Bixby High School
Advisor: DeWayne Patterson
Advisor Email: dpatterson@bixbyps.org
Type of Project: Community Service
Description:
Bixby High School Student Activities hosts a fall carnival for elementary students of the district. Different clubs and organization have different activities for the kids. It is held through the halls of the high school before a home football game.
Pickleball Tournament
School: Bixby High School
Advisor: DeWayne Patterson
Advisor Email: dpatterson@bixbyps.org
Type of Project: Community Service
Description:
Bixby High School hosted a pickleball tournament for our students to raise money for Make A Wish. This was held in our gym and was a fun, easy way to raise money.
National Day of...
School: North Rock Creek High School
Advisor: Mandi MacDonald
Advisor Email: mmacdonald@nrcps.org
Type of Project: Social or Recretional Project, Improve Student Attitudes
Description
In order to make school spirit come alive, we researched fun, simple National Days of... for each month. We chose one a month that would be fun and basically free to accomplish. In August, we coordinated with Yearbook to have "National Photo Day." We made social media posts to make students aware that there would be a picture taking opportunity. We made props and had a place on the stage in our shared cafeteria to take pictures with friends. We had over 60 of our 500 students participate, some who don't normally participate. One of our goals with this endeavor is to connect with students who don't vibe with "traditional" school spirit opportunities. Some other ideas include: September: National Swap Ideas Day Sept 10 - have students write down ANY idea (school appropriate) that comes to mind on a sticky note - hang sticky notes on the cafeteria windows and let students take them as they wish. October: Coffee with a Cop day first Wednesday of October - invite our school resource officer to have lunch with us during all 3 lunches (not coffee, still counts) November: National Candy Day - November 4 - handout candy at lunch or during passing periods December: National Sock Day - December 4 - make a "dress up day" for everyone to wear crazy socks January: National Vision Board Day - technically the 2nd Saturday in January, could be a Friday - have collage items pre-cut (or just loose magazines out) and have students help create a cooperative vision board during lunch. February: National Random Acts of Kindness Day - February 17 - provide pre-made acts of kindness sticky notes or notes and hang them on lockers or provide them at lunch for students to do all day long. March: first Friday in March - National Dress in Blue day - just for fun! April: National Read a Road Map Day - April 5 - play a kahoot during lunch that has various maps on it and get students to guess where it is
Locker Signs
School: Walters HS
Advisor: Shelbey Boswell
Advisor Email: srboswell@waltersps.org
Type of Project: Improve Student Attitudes
Description:
Usually, our council creates laminated sports icons to place on athletes' lockers (i.e, footballs, basketballs, etc. ), but not every student participates in a sport. We decided to make a name tag for every locker so that even if a student does not participate in any extracurriculars, they still feel included in locker decorating. We also expanded our icons to more than just sports (stuco, FFA, academic team, choir). The overall change in students was a positive one. We got lots of feedback mentioning that students and faculty loved seeing the implementation of more locker signs.
Ask Me!
School: Walters HS
Advisor: Shelbey Boswell
Advisor Email: srboswell@waltersps.org
Type of Project: School Service Project
Description:
Council members served in our "Ask me!" program by helping show students around through the chaotic first few days of school. They help hand out schedules, show students where their classes are, and answer any questions students may have.
ROAD Week
School: Purcell High School
Advisor: Amy Menhusen
Advisor Email: aky053186@gmail.com
Type of Project: Fundraising Project
Description: ROAD Week (Rely On A Dragon) is Purcell High School’s signature spring tradition, planned and led entirely by Student Council. The purpose of ROAD Week is to build school spirit, create opportunities for fun and involvement, and serve the community through fundraising and service projects. This week-long celebration unites the student body around the values of teamwork, pride, and service reminding students that at PHS, you can always “Rely On A Dragon.”
ROAD Week
School: Purcell High School
Advisor: Amy Menhusen
Advisor Email: aky053186@gmail.com
Type of Project: Fundraising Project
Description: ROAD Week (Rely On A Dragon) is Purcell High School’s signature spring tradition, planned and led entirely by Student Council. The purpose of ROAD Week is to build school spirit, create opportunities for fun and involvement, and serve the community through fundraising and service projects. This week-long celebration unites the student body around the values of teamwork, pride, and service reminding students that at PHS, you can always “Rely On A Dragon.”