FOR SCHOOLS AND ALA UNITS

Help us find Nevada’s next participants

Most participants hear about Nevada Girls State from a teacher, a counselor, or a local American Legion Family organization. Here’s everything you need to share the program and help students attend.

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Counselors, teachers, and administrators

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Post, Unit, Squadron, and Riders members

For schools

Nevada Girls State is a weeklong program in state and local government at the University of Nevada, Reno held June 17 to 23, 2027. You don’t need to nominate anyone. Just let your junior girls know it exists.

Who to tell

Any girl in her junior year this school year
No GPA requirement, nomination, or recommendation letter
Not just your student government kids. Quiet students often get the most out of it

Key Dates

June 10	Registration closes
June 12	Fees and waivers due
June 17	Session begins at UNR

Share it with students

A one-page flyer you can print, post, or forward to parents/guardians.

Download the flyer (PDF)

Want printed brochures or a classroom visit? Email us.

Paying for students

Fees total $400 per student and can be split. For example, the school pays registration ($250) and the family pays materials and bus.

Need an invoice or W-9, or paying by check? Email us. To pay online, use the Pay Fees form.

Find your school’s ALA Unit

Many schools are paired with a local American Legion Auxiliary Unit that may be able to help with recruiting or fees. Find your school below.

Units can’t always provide funding, and students don’t have to work with their assigned Unit. If your school isn’t listed or if the contact is wrong, let us know. Students from unlisted schools work directly with Nevada Girls State.

For American Legion Family members

Nevada Girls State is one of the American Legion Auxiliary’s most important youth programs, and American Legion Family members make it possible. Here are three ways your Post, Unit, Squadron, or Riders can help.

1

Recruit

Contact your assigned schools in the fall. Drop off flyers, talk to counselors, or ask a past participant from your area to visit.

2

Sponsor

Pay all or part of a participant’s $400 in fees. Sponsor a student you recruited, or let us match your gift to a student who needs it.

3

Volunteer

Serve as a counselor or staff member in June, or help at the bus send-off or return.

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How sponsorship works

Tell us which student(s) you’re sponsoring, or ask us to assign one.
Pay online with the Pay Fees form, or mail a check.
We’ll confirm by email and send your student’s thank-you after the session.

Deadlines

November 1	Recruiting materials available
May 15	Report due to Department, if any
June 12	Sponsorship payments due

Questions?

Email NevadaGirlsState@gmail.com. We usually reply within two business days.