Eagle Summit

How it started:

Our PBIS Tier 1, 2 and 3 teams expressed the need to serve the larger student populations socio-emotional needs as it seemed to be a common factor in our teams discussions. This conference/event would allow us to serve students who may not already be utilizing the services available on campus. A sub-committee was formed and the planning began in November 2023. Our goal was to have members of our community participate and share their personal journey. Fifteen presenters including several EAHS alumni presented on topics such as Bullying Prevention, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Educational Pathways and needs of the LGBTQ+ student population. The conference was open to all students and as an incentive, students were offered community service hours and attendance recovery, if they attended.    

Wings of power:

The purpose of the Eagle Summit is to empower our students to make good choices that lead them to a purposeful, rewarding, and successful future. The main theme of the conference is to provide tools that will strengthen this generation of students to lead and excel in our communities.

Our inaugural student conference took place on March 16th, 2024, with an impressive turnout of185 students. The event was featured in the May 2024 Blue Zones Project - Monterey County newsletter, covered in a Telemundo segment that aired on March 19, and showcased in a YouTube video created by our Digital Media Arts students. For the second conference, participation grew to 200 students. 

The day begins with check-in and breakfast, followed by remarks from our keynote speaker. Students will then participate in three 45-minute sessions, selecting topics that interest them.  A 20-minute break with snacks will follow the second session. The final hour will include lunch for all attendees and an informal setting where students can ask questions and engage directly with presenters.