For its exemplary record of leadership, service and activities that improve the school and community, the Pineville High School Student Council has been recognized as a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC). The NASC program is supported by its parent organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

A student council must meet a variety of criteria to earn the National Gold Council of Excellence Award. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings and a democratic election process, the councils must have demonstrated successful sponsorship and participation in activities such as leadership development and service to the school and community. Notable events organized by PHS Student Council are 12 Days of Pineville, the Black History Month Program, Kindness Week, StuCo Week, and other school spirit events like homecoming, prom, and pep rallies.

“The student council at Pineville High School just pulled off something extraordinary,” said NASSP CEO Ronn Nozoe. “Their student-driven change has earned them national recognition as a National Gold Council of Excellence, proving that when young people are given the chance to lead, they turn their vision into real-world impact.”

PHS student council also celebrates the milestone of maintaining this award for the 10th year in a row, the only council in Louisiana to celebrate this achievement.