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Welcome to HSSC!
WE ARE PROUD TO REPRESENT AND SERVE
HAWAIʻI PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
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Mahalo for visiting our website!
Mahalo for joining us at this year's SLC! |
E KOMO MAIWelcome to the official website of the Hawaiʻi State Student Council (HSSC), serving as the unified voice for Hawaiʻi's 175,000 public school students. Our council is a diverse assembly of members hailing from various islands across the state, convening regularly to address students' concerns and formulate actionable solutions to enhance the quality of education and student experiences for both the present and the future.
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSONAloha, Lotus flowers tend to bloom in the muddiest of lakes, utilizing their environment to receive the nutrients they need to grow. My name is Lotus Yasuda, and I am a junior at Waipahu High School. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as Chairperson of the Hawaiʻi State Student Council (HSSC) for the school year 2024-2025. From my first HSSC meeting as a freshman to becoming the Vice Chair for Operations as a sophomore to earning the responsibilities of Chairperson as a junior, I have made my Oath to Growth, always searching for ways to improve myself and help those around me become the best versions of themselves. I vow to help our student leaders absorb the nutrients necessary for them to blossom into their unique flowers. In our HSSC meetings, the executive officers and I will do our best to create an environment filled with opportunities for our members to exchange their school’s highlights and concerns, learn from inspiring speakers, and bring their experiences back to their respective schools and complexes. During our statewide conferences, we hope to inspire Hawaiʻi’s student leaders to advocate for themselves and those around them and build upon their leadership skills while bonding with students across our islands. We hope the students positively impacted by our HSSC events use their new experiences to create the nutrients essential for the students within their schools, complexes, districts, and Hawaiʻi. Daisaku Ikeda once said, “Just as cherry, plum, peach and damson blossoms all possess their own unique qualities, each person is unique.” Let us all work together to bring out the best in each other and establish an environment where every student can bloom in their own unique way! Mahalo, Lotus Yasuda
Chairperson |
ENGAGE WITH USThe Hawaiʻi State Student Council is the voice of Hawaiʻi’s 175,000 public school students. The council meets on a regular basis to discuss student issues and youth concerns, and members also address issues before the state Legislature and Hawaii State Board of Education.
HSSC gains its strength from the present network of student councils (state, districts, and schools); however, we would like to expand upon the status quo. We want to establish a network that comprises every student in the state. Hawaiʻi students can accomplish this ambitious goal by taking part in student government and staying informed on the issues. Our website provides students with valuable insights into the council's ongoing activities, essential education updates, and a rich repository of statewide resources. It is designed to encourage active engagement from our fellow students—share your thoughts with us via email, connect with us on Instagram or Threads, and let your voice be heard. Building and strengthening this network is fundamental to our growth and ability to drive positive change within our schools and communities. Together, we embody the collective voice of Hawaiʻi's students. EXTERNAL LINKS |