Open to rising Juniors & Seniors in public, private, and home-schools

Applications for the 2026 SLSC Class Available Here

Deadline for Applications: March 2, 2026

SLSC Goals:

• Identify high school students who are leaders or have demonstrated leadership potential. 
• Give young people the knowledge, tools, and contacts to create successful leaders.
• Instill and nurture a sense of social responsibility in our youth.
• Offer a forum for young leaders to express their needs, goals, and opinions.
• Explore the diverse facets of Shenandoah County’s social affairs, government, and business.
• Provide participants a chance to serve their community.
• Present young leaders with a renewing and fun experience.

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2026 Student Leadership Course Outline

Days begin at 8:30 a.m. and end by 3:30 p.m. at the Shenandoah County Government Center Board Room

(600 N. Main St, Woodstock, parking in the rear of the building)

Attire is casual (no flip flops, shorts, or t-shirts) and Attendance is mandatory

June 8, 2026 – Meet at Central High School Library

Team Building Retreat and Character Driven Leadership – A great day to get to know each other and kick-off your Leadership journey.

Local Government – An overview of the structure and function of our local government along with discussion of government’s role in addressing local challenges. Tours provided of government facilities.

June 9, 2026

Health Care and Human Needs – An overview of medical care in Shenandoah County including tours of SMH and the Dept. of Social Services. Discussions will focus on the current health care and human needs issues facing our community.

Nonprofit Community  – Through a Reality Store exercise you will understand the roles and responsibilities of our nonprofit organizations

June 10, 2026

 Public Safety – A look at our law enforcement agencies and first responder agencies and learn how they interact. Includes tours of the RSW Regional Jail, local Fire Department, and Emergency Communications Center.

June 11, 2026

Business/Industry – A look at the diversity of the local business economy including a statistical overview of the county. Includes tours of several area businesses and industries.

June 12, 2026

Agriculture and Tourism –  We will discover the County’s agricultural and tourism resources and how they affect Shenandoah County.  

4:00 pm Graduation – Shenandoah County Government Center Board Room

A special event honoring your completion of the Student Leadership Shenandoah County Program. Parents and friends are welcome to join us.

       

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025

STUDENT LEADERSHIP SHENCO GRADS! 

Hannah Biby, Stonewall Jackson; Bradyn Broy, Strasburg; Zachary Corbin, Strasburg; Elleanna Dalton, Central; Abdoulaye Diallo, Strasburg; Brittany Goodman, Strasburg; Landon Mapp, Strasburg; Dalton Morris, Strasburg; Fletcher Moyers, Stonewall Jackson; Jay Mullins, Strasburg; Miguel Ortega-Tlatelpa, Strasburg; Emma Rudolph, Stonewall Jackson; Cullen Stanley, Central; Gwen Swank, Central; and Nehemiah Thomas, Strasburg.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024

STUDENT LEADERSHIP SHENCO GRADS! 

Ty Allen, Strasburg, Junior; Marisoul “Mary” Gibson-Alvarez, Strasburg, Senior; Anna Bible, Central, Junior; Daniel Freakley, Central, Junior; Brady Hecker, Central, Senior; Taylor Leland, Central, Senior; Arleigh Mason, Strasburg, Senior; Brooke Ray, Central, Senior; Adysen Silvious, Central, Junior; Bailey Walker, Strasburg, Junior; Addison “Addie” Walker, Central, Junior; Elizabeth “Lizzi” Zirkle, Home School, Junior

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2023

STUDENT LEADERSHIP SHENCO GRADS! 

Pictured L to R front row, then 2nd row: Ava Mapp, Strasburg HS; Ryleigh Eubank, Strasburg HS; Madison Musick, Valley Baptist Christian School; Eli Wimer, Mountain View HS; Chad Biby, Mountain View HS; Wyatt Hockman, Strasburg HS; Morgan Kincaid, Strasburg HS; Mary-Kate Manning, Mountain View HS; Erin Van Norton, Strasburg HS; and Andrew Miller, Central HS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2022

STUDENT LEADERSHIP SHENCO GRADS! 

Mason Broy - SHS; Heath Burks - SHS; Alford Carter V – SHS; Eve Clinedinst – CHS; Peyton Dean - SHS; Hannah Fisher – SHS; Haylee George – CHS; Mia Morris – SHS; Rylee Sherfey CHS; Anna Kate Simmons – MVHS; Keriana Stottlemyer – CHS; McKinzie Sullivan - CHS; Molly Walsh - CHS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2019 - 1st Class of

STUDENT LEADERSHIP SHENCO GRADS! 

Brooke Jones-SJHS; Tyler Burns-SJHS; Emily Poole-SJHS; Sia Patel-CHS; Lisa Carroll-CHS; Taylor Ray-CHS; Erika Hutton-CHS; Cheyenne Estep-CHS; Alyssa Thorpe-CHS; Eric Rodriguez-CHS; Ann Walsh-CHS

Student Leadership Shenandoah County is made possible through the support of these great businesses: