R.I.S.E: Middle School Student Leadership Summit


Wednesday, October 7, 2026
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
Category: In-Person


The second annual student leadership program, RISE, is now open for registration and workshop proposals.


RISE encompasses four key actions of all great leaders: Reflect. Include. Serve. Empower. Students will leave inspired and empowered to serve and uplife their school communities. RISE is a collaboration with PAIS, The Shipley School, Montgomery School, and Frankford Friends School

RISE will inspire middle school students to hone their own leadership capabilities with the aim of serving and uplifting their own school communities. Spaces limited to 120 students from 7th and 8th grade; school teams are encouraged to bring teams of 6-8 students

New this year, Adult Programming! When the students are learning, adult chaperones and presenters will be learning too!

Cost:
$75 per student; 1 free adult chaperone, additional adults $50 each; lunch for all is included. Schools will be invoiced prior to the program when the number of student and adult attendees is confirmed.

Schedule:
8:30-9:00am - Arrival
9:00-9:40am - Opening
9:45-10:05am - Goal Setting in School Teams
10:15-11:00am - Workshop 1
11:05-11:45am - Lunch
11:50am-12:35pm - Workshop 2
12:40-1:25pm - Workshop 3
1:30-2:00pm - Closing 
2:00-2:10pm - Group Photo
2:10-2:20pm - Departure

We are seeking workshop presenters. CLICK HERE to submit a proposal.