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Hey Advisors! We would love your help sharing this newsletter with your student Members to inspire engagement and connection throughout your school community. You can forward this email or click 'View in Browser' in the footer and share the link. Thank you for being a part of Hope Squad and for all you do. 👏🏼 | |
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Heart Month, Hope Mission | |
While Cupid does his thing, Hope Squad is spreading the kind of love that truly changes lives. It shows up in quiet check-ins, honest conversations, and stepping up for others when they need it the most. Every act of care you offer helps create a school culture where no one feels alone.
Once you choose hope, anything’s possible. – Christopher Reeve | |
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Want to connect with Hope Squad Members from across the country—and have a voice in shaping the future of Hope Squad?
Apply to serve on the 2026–2027 Hope Squad National Council!
As a National Council Member, you’ll collaborate with students nationwide, share your perspective, and help influence programming that supports schools and students everywhere.
Who can apply? To apply, you must be a current Hope Squad Member who: - Will be a junior or senior during the 2026-2027 academic year
- Has completed at least one year of Hope Squad training
- Plans to stay active on your local Squad
Ready to step up, speak out, and make an impact beyond your school?
We’d love to see your application! | |
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More than 1,000 Hope Squad members, advisors, and community partners joined us for the launch of the Hope Squad Virtual Conference! ✨
If you missed it, you can still watch on your own time—featuring practical ideas for building connections, fundraising with purpose, and growing your Squad’s impact.
Plus, we launched a brand-new resource: The Hope Squad Social Media Playbook—designed to help Squads share their story, spread hope online, and amplify their impact beyond school walls.
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Shout-out to Boise High School Hope Squad in Idaho, who showered the school with snowflakes of kindness! This creative activity invited students to pause, reflect, and spread positivity in a simple, meaningful way. Students were given blank snowflake cutouts and encouraged to write positive messages, affirmations, or words of encouragement.
Once completed, the snowflakes were displayed throughout the school—serving as a visible reminder that even during the coldest or toughest seasons, kind words can make a powerful difference. | |
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Want to see your Squad featured? Submit your events to our Share Your Hope Form and be entered in a gift card raffle, too! | |
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When focusing on spreading hope and helping others, sometimes Hope Squad Members forget about themselves. Taking care of YOU will allow you to be a better help to others! | |
This month, National Council Member Andrew, shares his favorite self-care strategeies: Sleep and alone time! - "You can function better if you have good sleep, and having time alone helps you process things.
- Strive to be in bed by 10 p.m. when possible!"
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Blueloon by Julia Cook
While depression is often thought of as an adult disease, it's something children may deal with and need help understanding, too. In this book, Blueloon learns about depression and strategies he use to "bounce back" to being the way he used to be: bright, round, and full with a very straight string! | | | |
Middle School / Junior High | Glow by Emma Meyer
Glow is an empowering book about anxiety, courage, friendship, and finding your voice–a reminder that even when you're scared, it's still possible to find hope. | | | |
The Teenage Guide to Stress by Nicola Morgan
This book reflects on a number of issues that affect teenagers - from anger, depression, and relationships to cyber-bullying, exams, and eating disorders–and offers guidance and advice. It also shows how to deal with and prevent the symptoms of stress. | | | |
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All Hope Squad Members are invited to come together, share ideas, and learn from one another via Connect Calls. Each month, we focus on a specific topic and have time for Q&As. It’s an opportunity to hear what’s working in other schools, ask questions, and leave with practical ideas you can take back to your own Squad! | | Upcoming Topics: - February 10: Ideas for partnering with other student clubs & groups
- March 10: Using Committees
to help Hope Squad be successful
Connect calls occur on the second Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. MT / 5:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. ET. | | | |
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Check out our monthly toolkits, which include activities, social media posts, and outreach ideas below! Share these with your Advisors and/or Squad to broaden your impact and help your Squad to continue spreading hope! | | Looking for ideas to engage your Hope Squad members, with your school, or beyond? Check out this guide full of ideas that can be implemented at any time to spread awareness and share the hope! | | | |
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