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Student Ambassador Program, Frisco ISD
Student-Led Groups or Programs
Frisco ISD’s Student Ambassadors are high school leaders who work with their campus’s Whole Child Committee to assess and improve school climate. They propose, develop, and implement school-wide programming to address bullying, suicide, drug abuse, and mental health issues. They work to create a school where all students are accepted regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, cultural background, physical appearance, socio-economic status, or academic achievement.
Part of Frisco ISD’s Olweus Bullying and Violence Prevention Program and Safe and Supportive Schools Program, the Student Ambassador program began to provide a student voice in safety and wellness efforts. Using data from the Safe Schools Survey to identify and develop initiatives to address high need areas, the program follows a proactive, team-based approach to safety. Student Ambassadors promote the StopIt anonymous reporting system, mentor younger students, and participate in projects such as substance misuse and suicide prevention lessons. In October of 2024, the Student Ambassadors helped develop a district-wide Fentanyl prevention lesson during Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month.
Student Ambassadors strive to activate and mobilize their peers in ways that positively change individuals and the entire learning community.
"Being a student ambassador is something I am very grateful for, as it gives me a space to advocate for myself and my peers and connect with likeminded leaders."
“What I like best about being a student ambassador is supporting my peers and school. I love being able to help my classmates become the best versions of themselves and truly seeing our school thrive based off the organizations hard work.”
“What I like best about being a student ambassador is connecting with the kids and exploring new perspectives!”
“What I like best about being a student ambassador is the opportunity to serve as a bridge between students and administrators, fostering growth and positive change in our school!”
“What I like best about being a student ambassador is creating a school environment where everyone feels involved and safe to be themselves.”
“What I like best about being a student ambassador is planning and executing community events that allow people to learn about our school’s culture!”
“What I like best about being a student ambassador is being able to bring everyone together through community events. I love seeing how people from different backgrounds can connect with one another and facilitate a positive environment.”
“What I like best about being a student ambassador is working with both students and administrators, allowing me to see so many different perspectives to make a positive change in my community.”
“What I like best about being a student ambassador is helping students, new or old, feel like they belong at our school with community and school events.”
“What I like best about being a student ambassador is the opportunity to be a pillar of hope in our school and allowing students, new or underclassmen, to feel the comfort in approaching me in times of need.”
“What I like best about being a student ambassador is that I get to meet different types of people that I would have never talked to if it wasn't for the class, it helped me open my eyes to many different opinions!”
“I like the skills that I learn from being a student ambassador, such as leadership, collaboration, and communications which makes me more comfortable with public speaking and different roles that I wasn't comfortable with before. The Student Ambassador program, however, has given me the skills to fit into those roles and help in different aspects of my school life.”
“What I like about being a student ambassador is meeting new people. I like everything about the program but meeting the kids and just hearing about their life is definitely a highlight. Representing the school is also cool knowing that I have the opportunity to be a voice for the student body. I like directing the short videos that are shown to the school. The SA program has so many things about it that I enjoy, and it is all very fulfilling.”