MHSAA Opens Applications for Student Advisory Council Class of 2028
EAST LANSING, MI — April 9, 2026
By Jordan Clay | DVS Reporter
The Michigan High School Athletic Association is now accepting applications for its Student Advisory Council for the Class of 2028, offering student-athletes across the state an opportunity to help shape the future of high school sports in Michigan.
Eight students, four boys and four girls will be selected for two-year terms beginning with the 2026–27 school year. The council focuses on promoting leadership, sportsmanship and the overall student-athlete experience.
Who Should Apply?
The opportunity is open to current sophomores (Class of 2028) who:
Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
Participate in athletics
Demonstrate leadership on and off the field
Are involved in extracurricular activities, community service or work experience
Applicants must also submit:
A completed application with short-answer responses
A letter of recommendation from a school administrator
What the Council Does
Members of the Student Advisory Council meet regularly throughout the school year, both in person and virtually to discuss key issues impacting high school athletics.
The group focuses on what the MHSAA calls the “4 S’s” of educational athletics:
Scholarship
Sportsmanship
Safety
Sensible scope
A fifth area, student leadership, is also a major emphasis.
Council members help:
Plan Sportsmanship Summits
Support leadership initiatives
Participate in MHSAA championship events, including medal ceremonies
They also attend a 24-hour leadership camp and collaborate with student-athletes from across Michigan.
Important Deadline
Applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on April 20. Students can download the application from the MHSAA website and submit it via email, fax or mail.
Selected applicants will be notified by May 1.
Why This Matters for Student-Athletes
For high school athletes — including football, basketball and multi-sport competitors — the Student Advisory Council offers a chance to:
Build leadership skills
Represent your school and community
Have a voice in shaping the direction of high school sports in Michigan
Link to apply
https://www.mhsaa.com/about/student-advisory-council
