Division of Student Support Services
Crisis Prevention & Intervention Support

Inter High Student Council

A group photo of students and adults standing together in front of a blue backdrop. The text ‘INTER HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL’ appears across the top in large white letters. The Buffalo Public Schools logo is placed in the lower left corner, and the Inter-High Student Council logo is in the lower right corner.

Mission:

The mission of the Buffalo Public Schools Inter High Student Council is to promote student leadership development by engaging in meaningful school and community activities. Members include high school students from each participating secondary building or program. A president is elected annually to represent students’ voices on the Board of Education. The Inter-High Student Council provides service learning activities and assistance to local charities.

Key Aspects:

  • District Advocacy: Meet with the Superintendent and leaders to share student perspectives.

  • Collaboration: Brings together high school reps to address district-wide issues.

  • Service Projects: Leads community service and advocacy efforts.

  • Leadership Development: Builds leadership through engagement with city officials.

  • Regular Meetings: Holds monthly meetings to plan and review efforts

Want to Join?

Interest Survey Form

Flyer:

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Video:

Meetings 2025-2026:

  • September 11-Virtual meeting

  • October 20 and 21st – Unleash your greatness at Villa Maria College 

  • November 18-SMART conference-Buffalo Convention Center 

  • ***December 8th – Student Voice – Meeting with Superintendent (Each school selects 1 student to be present). 712 City Hall 4-5pm.

  • December 18-Virtual meeting

  • January 29-Virtual meeting

  • February 11 - Healthy Relationships

  • March 13-In Person Meeting-City Hall Common Council Conference room

  • April 30- Niagara University-Leadership Conference (Elections to be completed at the event)

  • May 20-Board of Education Recognition Event 

  • May 28 –Project Aware Mental Health Symposium

Connect:

IHSC Email
IHSC - Facebook
IHSC - Instagram

Highlights:

Pictures:

Two people standing on a stage during a school event, with one person reading from a sheet of paper while the other holds a microphone. A red curtain and event signage are visible in the background, and a Buffalo Public Schools logo watermark appears in the lower left.
Group photo of students and adults standing together indoors in front of bookshelves. The group appears posed for a school or district event, and a Buffalo Public Schools logo watermark is visible in the lower left corner.
Students seated around a table working on laptops in a school library. Bookshelves line the room, and a wall sign reads “Stories bloom here
Students at Buffalo City Hall
Students at Buffalo City Hall getting tour
Student looking at a display case
buffalo common conunsil architecture
Student at top of Buffalo City Hall looking out at city
Students at Buffalo City Hall getting tour
Group photo
students talking to BPS Board Member T. Rodriguez
All Inter High School Counsil Students in Chamber
3 speakers
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Dr. Mubenga Speaking