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Hey Advisors! We would love your help forwarding this newsletter to your student Members to inspire engagement and connection throughout your school community. Thank you for being a part of Hope Squad and for all you do 👏🏼 | |
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There are lots of small but powerful ways to make someone feel seen—giving a compliment, remembering their name, or leaving a little note. When we choose kindness, we lift up ourselves and others, especially on days that feel tough. Let’s find new ways to spread kindness more often—and to more people, too!
How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time. — Morgan Freeman | |
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Encourage your Squad to schedule time in January to learn from the 2026 Virtual National Conference, hosted by the National Council—who are Hope Squad Members just like you! This prerecorded event will air on YouTube on Friday, January 16, 2026, making it the perfect way to reenergize your Squad as you start the second half of your school year.
Topics include: - Breaking the Stigma of Hope Squad
- Connecting With Your Community
- Social Media Strategies for Squads
- Supporting Yourself as a Helper
- Increasing Staff Awareness
- The HOPE Approach
- ....and so much more!
We hope you will tune in and be inspired to find more ways to share the hope! | |
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Spreading Kindness, One Smile at a Time! | |
At Hernando High School in Florida, the Hope Squad hosted a special Kindness Week, spreading joy and positivity around campus in fun, creative ways.
One day, Squad Members were armed with bags of candy, handing out treats to students they spotted showing kindness. Another day, they helped students add uplifting notes to the Hope Tree, encouraging the whole school community to share thoughtful messages. And with special “kindness glasses,” students were invited to see the world through a lens of empathy and care.
It was a week full of small acts with big impact—reminding everyone that even little gestures can brighten someone’s day and that kindness can be contagious! 🌟 | | | |
Want to see your Squad featured? Submit your events to our Share Your Hope Form and be entered in a 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 Emery, shares his favorite self-care strategy, journaling: - "Journaling is a way to let out emotions that people may not want to share with others. It's a way to write down your thoughts, stay organized, and talk about feelings."
- "Journal as frequently as possible for the desired effect. It's really simple to start—it could be in a notebook, an actual journal, or even the notes app on your phone!"
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Tomorrow I'll be Kind by Jessica Hische
This uplifting book encourages young readers and listeners to embrace positive traits like kindness, generosity, and gratitude. Through its warm and inspiring message, it invites children—and the adults who read with them—to reflect on the unique gifts they have and discover the joy of sharing them with others. | | | |
Middle School / Junior High | Be a Changemaker by Laurie Ann Thompson
As Hope Squad Members, you're already changing the world. If you're looking for more tools that can help you expand your impact, this book offers engaging youth profiles, step-by-step exercises, and practical tips to help you amplify your impact today. | | | |
What Made Maddy Run by Kate Fagan
This book tells the true story of Madison Holleran, a talented college athlete whose life looked perfect on social media but who was privately struggling with depression. Through Maddy’s story, the book opens important conversations about mental health, the pressures young people face, and the hidden struggles behind curated online lives. | | | |
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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: - November 11: Hope Squad Resource Review
- December 9: Promoting Stress Relief and Avoiding Burnout
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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Thank you for being a part of the Hope Squad community! We send emails to share good news, product information, and more.
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