Student Council (Grades 6-12)

• Enlightium Academy's Student Council provides students with the opportunity to build and strengthen communication and leadership skills in a safe and supportive environment.
• The mission of the Enlightium Academy Student Council is to provide an atmosphere of unity within the student body, causing a more enriched online school experience while building responsible leaders within our school community and promoting the values that represent godly character in all students. 

To run for the Student Council, the student must be:

• Currently enrolled full-time at Enlightium Academy
• In grades 6-12
• Have little-to-no major behavioral instances on file
• Have little-to-no major progress issues, such as low progress probation

• Application Opens: August 1st, 2026
• Application Closes: August 27th, 2026, at 11:59 pm Pacific Time
• Elections: August 31 - September 3, 2026
• Announcement: September 4, 2026

• Date: Friday, September 18
• Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Pacific Time / 2:00 - 3:00 pm Eastern Time

• Date: Friday, November 6
• Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Pacific Time / 3:00 - 4:00 pm Eastern Time

• Date: Friday, February 19
• Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Pacific Time / 2:00 - 3:00 pm Eastern Time

• Date: Friday, May 7
• Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Pacific Time / 3:00 - 4:00 pm Eastern Time

• Date: Friday, June 18
• Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Pacific Time / 2:00 - 3:00 pm Eastern Time

The student council will meet once a month from 10:00 - 11:00 am Pacific Time / 1:00 - 2:00 pm Eastern Time:

• September 10, 2026
• October 1, 2026
• November 5, 2026
• December 3, 2026
• January 7, 2027
• February 4, 2027
• March 4, 2027
• April 8, 2027
• May 13, 2027
• June 3, 2027
• July 8, 2027

Any high school student is eligible to be elected as the Student Council President. 

• Runs meetings.
• Oversees all council activities.
• Delegates duties to everyone.
• The primary representative of the Student Council.

Any high school student is eligible to be elected as the Student Council Vice President.

• Supports the President in running the Student Council.
• Collaborates on Council initiatives.
• Assumes duties in President’s absence. 
• Manages and coordinates Council events.

Any high school student is eligible to be elected as the Student Council Secretary. 

• Keeps records of student council activities. 
• Handles communications related to Council activities.
• Keeps Council members informed on upcoming meetings and agendas.
• Maintains transparency of information with Council members.

• Manages the annual budget.
• Provides regular reports during Council meetings.
• Provides support during council meetings.

Any high school student is eligible to be elected as the Community Involvement Liaison.

• Collaborates with non-profits, organizations, and community leaders.
• Coordinate service events that align with Enlightium’s mission.
• Engage students with meaningful community service projects.

Any high school student is eligible to be elected as the Student Engagement Liaison.

• Serves as a bridge to encourage students to get actively involved in school events and showcase their involvement across social media platforms and school communications.
• Collaborates with administration to enhance the Student Council’s mission.
• Promotes unity, inclusivity, and school spirit through effective communication.

Students in grades 6-12 may run to be elected as the High and Middle School Liaison. 

• Serves as a representative for middle and high school students. 
• Gather input from the student body on relevant school issues.
• Collaborates with Council members to create meaningful school activities.

Any student in grades 6-12 may run for the Elementary and Primary School Liaison. 

• Serves as a representative for primary and elementary school students.
• Gather input from the student body on relevant school issues.
• Communicate events with primary and elementary school students.

• Email the Student Council advisor, Mrs. Cook at studentcouncil@enlightiumacademy.com.