Superintendent’s Student Leadership Team

Overview

The Superintendent’s Student Leadership Team (SSLT) is a districtwide advisory group made up of student representatives from each Puyallup School District high school. 

The team meets monthly with the Superintendent and Cabinet members to discuss key district initiatives, share student perspectives, and develop leadership and communication skills. 

The SSLT reflects the district’s commitment to including student voice in decision-making and ensuring that students have a direct role in shaping their educational experience. 

Purpose and Goals 

The Superintendent’s Student Leadership Team aims to: 

• Provide a student voice in district discussions and decisions. 
• Build understanding of how school systems operate. 
• Develop leadership, advocacy, and communication skills. 
• Strengthen connections between students and district leadership. 

Meeting Topics and Highlights 

• October 29, 2025 – Kickoff Meeting (Central Office) 
  • Welcomed the 2025–26 SSLT cohort. 
  • Met with representatives from the superintendent search firm. 
  • Shared input on the qualities and leadership attributes the School Board should consider in hiring the next superintendent. 
  • Discussed the role of student leaders as communication champions in their schools.