TASC LONE STAR DISTRICT 18 NEWS
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR STUDENTS AND YOU!
From the Coordinator:
This edition of the newsletter will address the following:
DISTRICT 18 ADVISOR OF THE YEAR-Nominations needed
DISTRICT 18 FALL CONVENTION--November 15, 2025
TASC MIDDLE LEVEL CONFERENCE--November 17-18, 2025
DISTRICT 18 WINTER RETREAT--January 10-11, 2026
TASC ADVANCED LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS (Lakeview--Jan 24-26, 2026; Mo Ranch--Feb 6-8, 2026)
DISTRICT 18 SPRING CONVENTION--February 28, 2026
TASC STATE REPORTS
If you are a brand new advisor, you may find this information on the website helpful: https://tasc.memberclicks.net/new-advisor-starter-kit
We look forward to seeing you at the District 18 events this school year!!
Sincerely,
Chris Helkey
District 18 Advisor of the Year
It is time to choose our District 18 Advisor of the Year. There is a quick turnaround for this, so please nominate soon. You can nominate here: https://forms.gle/dAqVQvae8VfHaacJ8 In order to qualify, an advisor must have brought students to a district event during the '24-'25 school year. Nominations will be accepted through October 20th. We will then vote for our AOY and turn in the name in November.
Event Information
Our first district-wide event is our FALL CONFERENCE which will take place on Saturday, November 15th from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Check-in for schools is at 9:30 a.m. Students will have the opportunity to participate in icebreakers and we will also be having some interactive small group sessions which will give students the opportunity to work with students from other schools. We may be doing a District community service project in addition to other activities. Schools that register will be sent information on this project. This is an affordable workshop at only $20 per person (advisors and students). The cost includes lunch. Our first vice president school, Leander High School, is planning this event. It will take place at Leander High School. Schools may send checks or bring checks with them to the event. The registration form can be found here: https://forms.gle/ZSX7jiQLrYxQqP4K8 Registration for this event is due on November 11th.
Please make sure that you are up-to-date on your TASC dues which give you access to both state and district events.
Event Information
Event Information
The District 18 Winter Retreat is an overnight event for District 18 schools. Participants get to do high and low ropes courses, participate in a night time scavenger hunt, and work with other schools. They will also do several icebreaker songs, of course! This is a favorite event for many of the students. Cost for this event is tentatively $90/person. This includes several meals, the workshop, workshop materials, and overnight accommodations. Many schools plan in advance to attend and do fundraising to help fund a portion of their students' fees. Registration for this event is forthcoming and will have confirmation of the price.
TASC Advanced Leadership Workshops
TASC DISTRICT 18 Spring Convention
State Reports
Individual schools can get recognition from TASC for your work on your individual campuses. You can qualify for awards in the following categories: Pride & Patriotism, Drugs, Alcohol, Safety, & Health (D.A.S.H.), Energy & Environment, Community Service, and Outstanding Student Council. Those schools receiving recognition in all 5 categories are awarded a Sweepstakes award. These awards are a great way to prove to your administration how much you are doing on your campus. An overview of these programs can be found on the state website here: https://tasc.memberclicks.net/state-report-forms-overview . Members of the Executive Board are always willing to answer questions regarding state report forms and the state often offers online sessions as well. Last year, we verified reports at the spring convention. We may do that again this year, but the final decision will be made at a future executive board meeting.