Convention | Connecticut Association of Student Councils

Convention 2026
"SEEDS of LEADERSHIP: Be the Change"

March 6, 2026 | The President's School: Norwich Free Academy, Norwich

Overview

Get ready for an unforgettable day of leadership, learning, and connection! The CASC Spring Convention brings together student leaders and advisors from across the state for inspiring speakers, interactive sessions, and exciting networking opportunities—all focused on building essential 21st Century Skills for today’s leaders.

Throughout the day, delegates will explore workshops on citizenship, training, recognition, inspiration, service, engagement, and spirit; celebrate outstanding councils, students, and advisors; and take part in the election and of the new Executive Board. Don’t miss this energizing experience that empowers student leaders to grow, connect, and lead with purpose in the 21st century!

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Learn more about this CASC event with the links below

Registration Policies

We’re excited to announce that registration opens on December 1, at 8:00 a.m. Please review the details below, as this year’s process has been updated.

This event is open to CASC member Middle School and High School Student Councils/Governments only. (If you are unsure of your status, please check here or contact us)
Registration is by group on a first-come, first-served process. Registration closes on February 1, 2026 or when capacity is reached.
Delegations are limited to a maximum of 15 students and advisors to allow more schools to participate.
An advisor or Chaperone MUST be registered with, and accompany, all student delegates to the event.
When creating your group’s registration, register one adviser per 14 students. CASC requires 1 adviser, principal, or school personnel per 14 students.
Be prepared to register all students when creating your registration. Simply adding an adviser name does not guarantee your group’s registration or “seats” for each of your students and advisers.
Online registration only – phone or email submissions will not be accepted.
Once registered, schools will receive a confirmation email along with any additional information or requirements.

Conference Fees

The cost for attending Convention has been set at the following:

$40.00/participant for CASC (Connecticut Association of Student Councils) member schools (students and advisers/chaperones)

Your registration fee includes lunch, t-shirt and Convention materials.

Final counts and registration numbers must be guaranteed on or before February 1

Cancellations

Group guarantees may be changed until February 1. After that date, you will be billed for the total amount guaranteed, as others have been turned away in your spot. Guaranteed numbers may not be decreased, however substitutions and additions will be accepted as space provides. If you need to change your group details please contact us via email.

Important Dates

Registration closes February 1
Convention Food orders/ t-shirt sizes due by February 6
Competitions (Top 10, CSV) due by February 13
Award nominations due by February 13
Officer Applications due by February 13
Workshop registration due by February 20
Convention is March 6!

REQUIRED FORMS

Once you register, please submit these forms before Convention

Student/Parent Code of Conduct & Media Release Form (1 per participant)
Food and T-Shirt form (Advisors) by February 6
General Assembly (Advisors) by February 20
Workshop Registration Form (Advisors) by February 20

FOR DELEGATES

What to Wear

Dress comfortably! All schools arrive at Convention in their district colors we will change into our Convention t-shirt after Pep Rally. In case you are unsure of your district here they are:: North - PURPLE; East - RED; South - GREEN; West - YELLOW.

At registration each delegate gets a convention t-shirt which we switch into after the Convention pep rally!

General Assembly

The CASC General Assembly allows the association membership to have their voice in the governance and direction of the association. To advocate for reforms, propose new events and activities, or voice positions on relevant topics, the General Assembly is the place to be.

The General Assembly has the following responsibilities::

Ratify or reject proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws.
Introduce items of business, including action on resolutions.
Act on other items brought forth by the CASC Executive Board.

The CASC General Assembly meets annually during the Spring Convention where each attending member school presents three voting delegates to serve as their representative at the General Assembly.

2025 Standing Rules
2026 Standing Rules - COMMING IN FEBRUARY
Register for General Assembly

CASC Clap

The "CASC Clap" or "Breakdown" is a long running tradition at CASC Conventions. You will want to learn this before you arrive at Convention!

Step by step to follow along!

Pin Trading

Pin trading is back and it’s one of the most exciting parts of Convention! This is your chance to meet new leaders, show off your school pride, and collect some seriously awesome pins along the way. Every trade is a new connection, a new memory, and a new victory. Whether you’re hunting down Executive Board pins, showing off your school’s custom designs, or battling it out in Rock, Paper, Scissors; pin trading keeps the energy high and the vibes unmatched.

Get out there, make some moves, and build the ultimate Convention pin collection!

How to Win Pins:
To collect pins you must challenge anyone who has a pin to a single round of Rock, Paper, Scissors (best 1 of 1. Winner takes all, no do-overs!). You may challenge someone once per passing period and never while they’re presenting or setting up. If you win, you take their pin, if you lose, they take one of yours (if you have one).

Leveling Up:

Collect 5 CASC Executive Board pins → You may challenge YOUR District VP. If you lose, they take one of your pins.
Collect all CASC Executive Board pins → You may challenge the CASC President. If you lose, the President takes one of your pins.

School Pins (NEW):
Schools are encouraged to get into the fun of trading by creating and bring their own pins to Convention. School pins must be based on their SC/G or mascot to trade with others.

Pep Rally

Pep Rally is an opportunity for the four districts to come together for a series of friendly competitions and get all of the delegates excited for the rest of Convention! Remember to wear your district colors:: North - PURPLE; East - RED; South - GREEN; West - YELLOW.

Elections

Interested in serving as part of the leadership on CASC? Run for an officer position! At Convention we elect our next Student President, Secretary-Treasurer, Middle School Member-at-Large and district leadership. (North and South this year)

Competitions

CASC is dedicated to empowering student leaders and creating opportunities for their voices to be heard. CASC offers both individual and team competition events at Convention.

Recognitions

If your Student Council/Government, or a member of it, has shown a commitment to Citizenship, Recognition, Inspiration, Service, Engagement, and Spirit, now is the time to celebrate their accomplishments and hard work by applying for one of CASC’s awards.

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WORKSHOPS

Workshops

In addition to the general sessions, Convention offers a wide array of 21st Century Skill specific workshops designed to strengthen student and advisor abilities. Delegates will participate in large and small group sessions which will look at topics on:: Citizenship, Training, Recognition, Inspiration, Service, Engagement and Spirit! All designed to help students and advisors learn to communicate clearly, collaborate with others across barriers and in diverse groups, and think creatively and work creatively with others. Each school attending Convention is strongly encouraged to present one workshop. By presenting a workshop, students can share their knowledge and experiences with other students and also improve their own leadership skills.

Please review the Convention Program with your delegates. Delegates must pre register for workshops. Each session runs once and we are capping attendance at 20 delegates per session so please try and spread your delegates out so that they can get as many new ideas as possible for your SC/G.

Any student who does not register for a workshop will be assigned one prior to the start of Convention.

Become a Presenter

We invite individuals who are interested in becoming workshop presenters to join us in creating an enriching experience for all attendees. If you have expertise to share, please fill out the form below. We look forward to collaborating with you!

BECOME A PRESENTER