Student Leadership Day 

Submit a letter to nominate your high school student today!

Student Nomination Guidelines

• Students in grades 9-11 are eligible to participate.
• Students should already posses a basic knowledge of the Holocaust.
• Students should have a sincere interest in enhancing their knowledge of the Holocaust, anti-bullying, and/or human rights issues.
• Students have shown leadership qualities at school or in their communities, or an interest in creating social awareness.
• Students should be willing to actively participate in discussion and activities, meet new people and become student ambassadors for IHMEC when they return to school or their respective communities.
• Students must stay for the entire day, 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• A teacher or administrator must accompany them so that there is follow-through back at the school site.*

Participants will engage in a number of activities, including working with Holocaust survivors and viewing the museum. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Because of the day’s full schedule and all we have to offer your students, it is essential that all participants stay until the conclusion. 

Nomination Letter Instructions

As the nominating teacher, please prepare and submit on school or district letterhead up to 10 students who you feel best exemplify the above guidelines.  The letter should also include a clear explanation of why you feel the nominated students should participate in the day.

Student Leadership Day nomination letters should be submitted to:

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
c/o Kelley Szany – Student Leadership Day
9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077

Once your nominating letter is received you will receive a confirmation letter/email from IHMEC with further event details and logistics that will be helpful to the day. 

*Please note: Substitute reimbursement is available for Student Leadership Day teachers.  Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity.

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