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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!
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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 CHAIRPERSONLĀLAU AKU ʻOE I KA ʻULU I KA WĒIKU, I KE ALO NŌ KA ʻULU, A HALA. “Reach for the breadfruit away at the top and miss the one in front of you.” My name is Luke Nohea Gee. I am from Moku o Keawe, and I am a senior at Kealakehe High School. I am honored to serve as the Hawaiʻi State Student Council Chairperson for the 2026-2027 school year! As we begin a new year, I remind myself of this ʻōlelo noʻeau and what it teaches us. It tells us to reach further into the realm of possibility while simultaneously recognizing what is in front of us. HSSC has been shaped by decades of student leaders who served before us; we have a responsibility to honor their legacy while innovating into a new age. For me, this means beginning again. Hoʻomaka hou! At my first meeting in HSSC, I looked up to the leaders of that era with inspiration. That made me realize one thing about leadership: it is not just having a loud voice and telling others what to do; it's about legacy. It was about impact and creating something that can be built upon by those after you. Beginning again does not mean forgetting those who came before us. Rather, it means learning from them. It means recognizing there is always room to improve. It means questioning why we do the things we do. And it means being willing to try something new. As leaders, we have a responsibility to mālama (care) the community that gave so much to us. We must protect what matters to us, strengthen what we inherit, and leave it ready for those who will fill our shoes. Leadership is not about positions or projects. It's about creating an environment where students feel empowered to grow, take initiative, and become the best version of themselves. HSSC stands strong when its members actively grow as leaders. This coming year belongs to us all. I look forward to learning from you, working with you, and seeing how we can begin again! Me ke aloha, Luke Nohea Gee
Chairperson | Kealakehe High School Year 2026-2027 |
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 |