At Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School, leadership goes beyond the classroom. Through LVA’s High School Student Ambassador Program, students have the opportunity to take an active role in welcoming, mentoring, and supporting new Jaguars as they transition into the school community.
Rooted in the values of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile, the Student Ambassador Program is a student-led initiative designed to help new students feel connected, confident, and engaged from day one.
Building Community Through Student Leadership
The program focuses on three core goals:
- Assisting new students as they get to know LVA
- Sharing experiences and insights from the perspective of current students
- Building a strong sense of community across grade levels
By stepping into leadership roles, Student Ambassadors strengthen important IB Learner Profile traits including being Communicators, Caring, Open-Minded, Principled, and Risk-Takers — all while making a meaningful impact on the student experience at LVA.
Ambassador Roles & Responsibilities
Student Ambassadors serve in a variety of ways throughout the school year, helping new students navigate both academics and student life.
School Guides
Ambassadors provide tours for prospective and incoming students, helping them become familiar with classrooms, routines, and daily life at LVA from a student perspective.
Mentors
Student mentors offer encouragement, guidance, and peer support as new students adjust to a new school environment and build connections within the community.
Resource Assistants
Ambassadors help students navigate schedules, locker assignments, and school resources while modeling organization, problem-solving, and responsibility.
Event Promoters
Student leaders encourage involvement in clubs, events, athletics, performances, and school activities, helping students become more engaged in the larger LVA community.
Leadership in Action
The Student Ambassador Program reflects LVA’s commitment to developing students who are not only academically prepared, but also compassionate leaders and engaged global citizens. It provides students with real-world opportunities to practice communication, collaboration, service, and leadership through the lens of the IB framework.
At LVA, leadership is not simply taught — it is lived out through programs like Student Ambassadors, where students help shape a welcoming and supportive culture for future Jaguars.
Interested in Becoming a Student Ambassador?
Applications for the 2026–27 school year are now open for current high school students interested in serving as Student Ambassadors.
Students can learn more or request an application by visiting:
- Mrs. Musselman (Room 2327)
- Mrs. Groller or Ms. Vellani (Guidance Suite)
Applications and recommendation forms are due by June 2, 2026.
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