Glasgow Student Reflects on MSHSAA Advisory Committee Tenure

Halle Fuemmeler highlights priorities and accomplishments from her two-year term on the Missouri State High School Activities Association Student Advisory Committee.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Halle Fuemmeler, a senior at Glasgow High School, is reflecting on her two-year tenure as a member of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Student Advisory Committee. The committee, formed in 2024, features 10 juniors and 10 seniors from across the state who are selected at the end of their sophomore year to serve two-year terms. Fuemmeler, an at-large representative, discussed the committee's priorities, including improving communication between MSHSAA and student-athletes, as well as addressing mental health concerns. As her time on the committee comes to a close, Fuemmeler is encouraging other interested high school sophomores to apply for the opportunity.

Why it matters

The MSHSAA Student Advisory Committee provides a valuable platform for student-athletes to have a voice in the policies and decisions that impact their high school experiences. Fuemmeler's reflections highlight the committee's efforts to improve communication and address mental health, which are important issues for the student community.

The details

When the MSHSAA Student Advisory Committee first gathered, one of their priorities was to improve communication between the organization and student-athletes across the state. Fuemmeler worked with her fellow committee members to identify ways to enhance this dialogue and ensure student perspectives were being heard. The committee also made mental health a key focus area, recognizing the importance of supporting the overall well-being of student-athletes. As Fuemmeler's two-year term comes to an end, she is encouraging other interested high school sophomores to apply for the opportunity to serve on the committee.

  • The MSHSAA Student Advisory Committee was formed in 2024.
  • Fuemmeler has served on the committee for the past two years as an at-large representative.
  • The deadline for high school sophomores to apply for the committee is February 13, 2026.

The players

Halle Fuemmeler

A senior at Glasgow High School who has served on the MSHSAA Student Advisory Committee for the past two years as an at-large representative.

MSHSAA

The Missouri State High School Activities Association, which formed the Student Advisory Committee in 2024 to provide a platform for student-athletes to have a voice in the organization's policies and decisions.

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What they’re saying

“One of the priorities we identified when we first gathered was improving communication between MSHSAA and student-athletes across the state.”

— Halle Fuemmeler, MSHSAA Student Advisory Committee Member (kmmo.com)

“The committee also addressed mental health as a priority. I have this advice for any students who may want to pursue a spot on the panel: Just do it. It's been such a valuable experience for me.”

— Halle Fuemmeler, MSHSAA Student Advisory Committee Member (kmmo.com)

What’s next

The MSHSAA Student Advisory Committee is expected to have their next meeting in April 2026.

The takeaway

Fuemmeler's experience on the MSHSAA Student Advisory Committee highlights the importance of providing student-athletes with a platform to voice their concerns and help shape the policies and decisions that impact their high school experiences. Her reflections on the committee's priorities, such as improving communication and addressing mental health, demonstrate the valuable role student representatives can play in supporting the overall well-being and success of their peers.