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Upcoming Events

The National Principals Association offers a range of in-person and virtual events that will help take your leadership to the next level.

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Feb 06, 2027 | 9:00 am ET

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Conferences
The National Principals Conference brings together PreK–12 principals and assistant principals into one professional community—learning across grade levels, contexts, and experiences to strengthen the work we do together. Dates: February 6–9, 2027 Location: Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL Learn more here.
Thursday
Sep 03
9:00 am ET

NHS Scholarship Applications Open

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Since 1946, the National Principals Association has awarded more than $30 million in scholarships to outstanding NHS seniors. This year, we are awarding $2 million in scholarships to 600 students. Each year, scholarship recipients are selected based on their demonstration of the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Learn more here.

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Monday
Oct 19
9:00 am ET

NCOE Applications Open

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Strong Student Councils are essential to strong schools. The National Council of Excellence (NCOE) Awards recognize and celebrate middle and high school Student Councils that meet high standards and demonstrate evidence of student service, leadership, voice, and engagement.

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Monday
Nov 02
9:00 am ET

NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award Applications Open

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The National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes middle-level students for their commitment to the five pillars of NJHS: scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. The 500 NJHS students selected for the Outstanding Achievement Award receive a $500 college savings plan to support their educational aspirations. Learn more here.

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Leadership Networks

Looking to connect with other school leaders in a meaningful way? Join one of the National Principals Association’s Leadership Networks, a safe and supportive community of principals and assistant principals where you can share your experiences, challenges, and successes while expanding your professional network on a national level.

Transform Your School Through Student Leadership

National Principals Association Student Leadership Programs

Transform Your School Through Student Leadership

Whether your school’s student leadership is flourishing, emerging or somewhere in-between, the National Principals Association’s student programs are for you.

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