This session will highlight how student activities, clubs, organizations, performing arts, and other co-curricular programs play a vital role in shaping student success and school climate. Drawing from district trends and real school-based models, this session will explore: • The link between student participation in activities and improved academic performance, behavior, and attendance • Social-emotional benefits for students and staff • How student activities support post-secondary readiness and leadership development • Creating equitable access and inclusive opportunities for all students the session will offer strategies to help schools maximize the potential of student activities as a catalyst for academic, personal, and social growth.