Upcoming Events

School Leaders of Color Network Meeting

Connect with school leaders of color, discuss hot topics, and join a powerful network that addresses unique needs and emphasizes diversity in education. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a supportive community on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Oct 20, 2026
• Nov 17, 2026
• Dec 15, 2026
• Jan 19, 2027
• Feb 16, 2027
• Mar 16, 2027
• Apr 20, 2027
• May 18, 2027
• Jun 15, 2027

LGBTQ+ Network Meeting

In this meeting you will have the chance to connect with a supportive community, discuss hot topics, and receive personal and professional support. Join us in this transformative opportunity to celebrate diversity and empower all students, educators and school leaders on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Oct 21, 2026
• Nov 18, 2026
• Dec 16, 2026
• Jan 20, 2027
• Feb 17, 2027
• Mar 17, 2027
• Apr 21, 2027
• May 19, 2027
• Jun 16, 2027

Women in School Leadership Network Meeting

Join an empowering meeting for women in school leadership. Connect with like-minded leaders, engage in dynamic discussions, and thrive personally and professionally. Break barriers and create an inclusive educational landscape the 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Sep 24, 2026
• Oct 22, 2026
• Nov 26, 2026
• Dec 24, 2026
• Jan 28, 2027
• Feb 25, 2027
• Mar 25, 2027
• Apr 22, 2027
• May 27, 2027
• Jun 24, 2027

NCOE Applications Open

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.

School Leaders of Color Network Meeting

Connect with school leaders of color, discuss hot topics, and join a powerful network that addresses unique needs and emphasizes diversity in education. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a supportive community on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Nov 17, 2026
• Dec 15, 2026
• Jan 19, 2027
• Feb 16, 2027
• Mar 16, 2027
• Apr 20, 2027
• May 18, 2027
• Jun 15, 2027

LGBTQ+ Network Meeting

In this meeting you will have the chance to connect with a supportive community, discuss hot topics, and receive personal and professional support. Join us in this transformative opportunity to celebrate diversity and empower all students, educators and school leaders on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Nov 18, 2026
• Dec 16, 2026
• Jan 20, 2027
• Feb 17, 2027
• Mar 17, 2027
• Apr 21, 2027
• May 19, 2027
• Jun 16, 2027

Women in School Leadership Network Meeting

Join an empowering meeting for women in school leadership. Connect with like-minded leaders, engage in dynamic discussions, and thrive personally and professionally. Break barriers and create an inclusive educational landscape the 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Nov 26, 2026
• Dec 24, 2026
• Jan 28, 2027
• Feb 25, 2027
• Mar 25, 2027
• Apr 22, 2027
• May 27, 2027
• Jun 24, 2027

NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award Applications Open

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.

School Leaders of Color Network Meeting

Connect with school leaders of color, discuss hot topics, and join a powerful network that addresses unique needs and emphasizes diversity in education. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a supportive community on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Dec 15, 2026
• Jan 19, 2027
• Feb 16, 2027
• Mar 16, 2027
• Apr 20, 2027
• May 18, 2027
• Jun 15, 2027

LGBTQ+ Network Meeting

In this meeting you will have the chance to connect with a supportive community, discuss hot topics, and receive personal and professional support. Join us in this transformative opportunity to celebrate diversity and empower all students, educators and school leaders on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Dec 16, 2026
• Jan 20, 2027
• Feb 17, 2027
• Mar 17, 2027
• Apr 21, 2027
• May 19, 2027
• Jun 16, 2027

NHS Scholarship Applications Due

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.

Women in School Leadership Network Meeting

Join an empowering meeting for women in school leadership. Connect with like-minded leaders, engage in dynamic discussions, and thrive personally and professionally. Break barriers and create an inclusive educational landscape the 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Nov 26, 2026
• Dec 24, 2026
• Jan 28, 2027
• Feb 25, 2027
• Mar 25, 2027
• Apr 22, 2027
• May 27, 2027
• Jun 24, 2027

School Leaders of Color Network Meeting

Connect with school leaders of color, discuss hot topics, and join a powerful network that addresses unique needs and emphasizes diversity in education. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a supportive community on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Jan 19, 2027
• Feb 16, 2027
• Mar 16, 2027
• Apr 20, 2027
• May 18, 2027
• Jun 15, 2027

LGBTQ+ Network Meeting

In this meeting you will have the chance to connect with a supportive community, discuss hot topics, and receive personal and professional support. Join us in this transformative opportunity to celebrate diversity and empower all students, educators and school leaders on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Jan 20, 2027
• Feb 17, 2027
• Mar 17, 2027
• Apr 21, 2027
• May 19, 2027
• Jun 16, 2027

Women in School Leadership Network Meeting

Join an empowering meeting for women in school leadership. Connect with like-minded leaders, engage in dynamic discussions, and thrive personally and professionally. Break barriers and create an inclusive educational landscape the 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Jan 28, 2027
• Feb 25, 2027
• Mar 25, 2027
• Apr 22, 2027
• May 27, 2027
• Jun 24, 2027

School Leaders of Color Network Meeting

Connect with school leaders of color, discuss hot topics, and join a powerful network that addresses unique needs and emphasizes diversity in education. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a supportive community on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Feb 16, 2027
• Mar 16, 2027
• Apr 20, 2027
• May 18, 2027
• Jun 15, 2027

LGBTQ+ Network Meeting

In this meeting you will have the chance to connect with a supportive community, discuss hot topics, and receive personal and professional support. Join us in this transformative opportunity to celebrate diversity and empower all students, educators and school leaders on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Feb 17, 2027
• Mar 17, 2027
• Apr 21, 2027
• May 19, 2027
• Jun 16, 2027

Women in School Leadership Network Meeting

Join an empowering meeting for women in school leadership. Connect with like-minded leaders, engage in dynamic discussions, and thrive personally and professionally. Break barriers and create an inclusive educational landscape the 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Feb 25, 2027
• Mar 25, 2027
• Apr 22, 2027
• May 27, 2027
• Jun 24, 2027

NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award Applications Close

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.

NPC27

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.

NCOE Applications Due

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.

School Leaders of Color Network Meeting

Connect with school leaders of color, discuss hot topics, and join a powerful network that addresses unique needs and emphasizes diversity in education. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a supportive community on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Mar 16, 2027
• Apr 20, 2027
• May 18, 2027
• Jun 15, 2027

LGBTQ+ Network Meeting

In this meeting you will have the chance to connect with a supportive community, discuss hot topics, and receive personal and professional support. Join us in this transformative opportunity to celebrate diversity and empower all students, educators and school leaders on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Mar 17, 2027
• Apr 21, 2027
• May 19, 2027
• Jun 16, 2027

Women in School Leadership Network Meeting

Join an empowering meeting for women in school leadership. Connect with like-minded leaders, engage in dynamic discussions, and thrive personally and professionally. Break barriers and create an inclusive educational landscape the 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Mar 25, 2027
• Apr 22, 2027
• May 27, 2027
• Jun 24, 2027

LEAD 2027

Connect with inspiring student leaders from across the country, grow your skills, and walk away ready to lead real change. The LEAD Conference offers two days of hands-on sessions, powerful conversations, and fresh ideas you can take back to your school—and put into action right away.

Dates: February 26–28, 2027

Location: Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C.

Learn more here.

School Leaders of Color Network Meeting

Connect with school leaders of color, discuss hot topics, and join a powerful network that addresses unique needs and emphasizes diversity in education. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a supportive community on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Apr 20, 2027
• May 18, 2027
• Jun 15, 2027

LGBTQ+ Network Meeting

In this meeting you will have the chance to connect with a supportive community, discuss hot topics, and receive personal and professional support. Join us in this transformative opportunity to celebrate diversity and empower all students, educators and school leaders on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Apr 21, 2027
• May 19, 2027
• Jun 16, 2027

Women in School Leadership Network Meeting

Join an empowering meeting for women in school leadership. Connect with like-minded leaders, engage in dynamic discussions, and thrive personally and professionally. Break barriers and create an inclusive educational landscape the 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Apr 22, 2027
• May 27, 2027
• Jun 24, 2027

School Leaders of Color Network Meeting

Connect with school leaders of color, discuss hot topics, and join a powerful network that addresses unique needs and emphasizes diversity in education. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a supportive community on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• May 18, 2027
• Jun 15, 2027

LGBTQ+ Network Meeting

In this meeting you will have the chance to connect with a supportive community, discuss hot topics, and receive personal and professional support. Join us in this transformative opportunity to celebrate diversity and empower all students, educators and school leaders on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• May 19, 2027
• Jun 16, 2027

Women in School Leadership Network Meeting

Join an empowering meeting for women in school leadership. Connect with like-minded leaders, engage in dynamic discussions, and thrive personally and professionally. Break barriers and create an inclusive educational landscape the 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• May 27, 2027
• Jun 24, 2027

School Leaders of Color Network Meeting

Connect with school leaders of color, discuss hot topics, and join a powerful network that addresses unique needs and emphasizes diversity in education. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a supportive community on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Jun 15, 2027

LGBTQ+ Network Meeting

In this meeting you will have the chance to connect with a supportive community, discuss hot topics, and receive personal and professional support. Join us in this transformative opportunity to celebrate diversity and empower all students, educators and school leaders on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Jun 16, 2027

Women in School Leadership Network Meeting

Join an empowering meeting for women in school leadership. Connect with like-minded leaders, engage in dynamic discussions, and thrive personally and professionally. Break barriers and create an inclusive educational landscape the 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM ET.

Other meeting dates include:

• Jun 24, 2027

School Leaders of Color Network Meeting

Connect with school leaders of color, discuss hot topics, and join a powerful network that addresses unique needs and emphasizes diversity in education. Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to a supportive community on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM ET.

LGBTQ+ Network Meeting

In this meeting you will have the chance to connect with a supportive community, discuss hot topics, and receive personal and professional support. Join us in this transformative opportunity to celebrate diversity and empower all students, educators and school leaders on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm ET.

Women in School Leadership Network Meeting

Join an empowering meeting for women in school leadership. Connect with like-minded leaders, engage in dynamic discussions, and thrive personally and professionally. Break barriers and create an inclusive educational landscape the 4th Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM ET.

LEAD 2028

Connect with inspiring student leaders from across the country, grow your skills, and walk away ready to lead real change. The LEAD Conference offers two days of hands-on sessions, powerful conversations, and fresh ideas you can take back to your school—and put into action right away.

Dates: February 11–13, 2028

Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Learn more here.

NPC28

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 23–26, 2028

Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center | San Antonio, TX

Learn more here.

LEAD 2029

Connect with inspiring student leaders from across the country, grow your skills, and walk away ready to lead real change. The LEAD Conference offers two days of hands-on sessions, powerful conversations, and fresh ideas you can take back to your school—and put into action right away.

Dates: February 23–25, 2029

Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Learn more here.

LEAD 2030

Connect with inspiring student leaders from across the country, grow your skills, and walk away ready to lead real change. The LEAD Conference offers two days of hands-on sessions, powerful conversations, and fresh ideas you can take back to your school—and put into action right away.

Dates: February 8–10, 2030

Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD

Learn more here.