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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 165,000 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, The lotus flower is admired for its beauty, but its true strength lies in its journey from the muddy pond to the surface. Like the flower, my journey in leadership has been shaped through my challenges and experiences. My name is Lotus Yasuda, and I am a senior at Waipahu High School. I have the honor of serving as chairperson of the Hawaiʻi State Student Council (HSSC) for the 2025-2026 school year. My involvement in HSSC began in November 2022 at the Teen Traffic Safety Conference. Since then, I have progressed from my school’s alternate representative (2022) to the inaugural Vice Chair for Operations (2023) to the youngest chairperson in HSSC history (2024). Each role has deepened my commitment to amplifying student voices and fostering collaboration across the islands. With the historic opportunity to serve a second term, my vision remains clear: to nurture an environment where all students can grow in their unique ways. Alongside my fellow executive officers, I will strive to improve the experiences of my peers at meetings and statewide conferences. During HSSC meetings, we will work hard to provide opportunities for meaningful collaboration among members, whether through projects within committees, district reports, or networking activities. At conferences, we will incorporate past feedback from prior conferences to strengthen our peers’ knowledge of legislative processes and their leadership skills. Just as ripples spread across the water, I hope the positive impacts of our work in HSSC reach our various schools, communities, districts, and islands across Hawaiʻi. Daisaku Ikeda, a world-renowned philosopher, once said, “Let us give something to each person we meet: joy, courage, hope, assurance, or philosophy, wisdom, a vision for the future. Let us always give something.” Together, let’s work to contribute positively to the journeys of all those around us! Mahalo, Lotus Yasuda
Chairperson SY 2024-2025 | SY 2025-2026 |
ENGAGE WITH USThe Hawaiʻi State Student Council is the voice of Hawaiʻi’s 165,000 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 |