STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
2026 Onsite SLC
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All Competitive Event Round Twos
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Educational Symposiums
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NGL-Cengage ATC Exams
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Statewide Service Project
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Recognition Session
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Courtesy Corp
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SLC Ambassador Program
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Networking Opportunities with Colleges and Health Care Associations
*Anyone attending the Onsite SLC, must have been registered for the SLC Qualifier.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2026
LOCATION: Rolla High School & Rolla Technical Center
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REGISTRATION
Registration for the onsite Missouri HOSA 2026 State Leadership Conference closed on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 11:59 pm. A total of 1385 participants from 97 chapters registered and are set to attend this onsite event.
CONFERENCE FORMS
All registered participants attending the Missouri HOSA 2026 State Leadership Conference will need a Medical Liability Release and Code of Conduct form on file at their local chapter. In order to ensure everyone completes this form, please require all HOSA local chapter members to submit this form to you with affiliation. All required documents can be found at https://missourihosa.org/conference-forms.
The Missouri HOSA Chapter Assurance Form and Missouri HOSA Local Chapter Advisor Code of Conduct are due by March 1, 2026. These forms are the only documents needed at our office. Please send these forms to Rachel Fisher at Rachel.fisher@dese.mo.gov. She may be reached at 573-751-7965.
AGENDA
HOTEL INFORMATION
Missouri HOSA has three hotel blocks this year and they are noted on the list of hotels in Rolla as well as the surrounding areas below. Please note that the rates that are listed on the hotels that do not have a HOSA Block are what was listed on the websites as of the date on the document and they are subject to change.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER - HEATHER SCHULTZ
A nationally recognized youth speaker with three decades of experience as a registered nurse, Heather Schultz is known for her engaging style, humor, and strong connection with students. Heather has appeared in People Magazine, worked with HBO, and presented in 49 states and seven countries. She is a graduate of Central Michigan University and the author of Live Extraordinary, a popular book among teens.
ANATOMAGE TOURNAMENT
Missouri HOSA is very excited to announce that there will be an Anatomage Tournament again at the 2026 State Leadership Conference!
CHAPTER POSTERS
Chapters attending the Onsite SLC are invited to create a poster featuring their chapter name to bring to Opening Session. These posters will be displayed at the high school throughout the conference, creating a vibrant showcase of chapter pride and participation.
STICKER TRADING
Create your own chapter sticker to trade with other chapters onsite. Let’s see how many chapters' stickers you can get! The design and size of the stickers are up to your chapters, but please make sure designs are appropriate.
HOSA STORE
New this year, Missouri HOSA will host a vintage apparel sale on Monday, March 23, 2026 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Quantities and sizes are limited, with special reduced pricing available while supplies last.
The HOSA Store will be open for business on Tuesday between the hours of 10:00 am – 3:30 pm with our NEW MERCH. The store will accept cash, credit card (with a minimum purchase of $15.00), and Venmo. Prices range from $1.00 items to $45.00. There is something for everyone, so please remind students of this opportunity! The HOSA Store will also be located at HOSA Zone!
HOSA ZONE
HOSA Zone is a one-stop shop for entertainment on Tuesday during the SLC! HOSA Zone will be open during the hours of 10:00 am – 3:30 pm, and will be integrated with both Exhibitor Booths and State Officer Candidate booths. There will be interactive games and activities happening all day! If you have students who are not competing, this is where they will want to be! Please encourage all student members to attend this event, as it will be a time to network, have fun, and learn!
Student members will have an opportunity to earn tickets when visiting with Exhibitors at HOSA Zone for an hourly drawing of Missouri HOSA Swag Bags valued at $50.00 each.
EXPLORATION CELEBRATION CARNIVAL
On Monday evening, the Main Gymnasium of Rolla High School will transform into a high-energy carnival experience filled with interactive game booths and activities focused on health careers and leadership. Chapters can expect hands-on challenges, engaging experiences, and a fun, fast-paced environment designed to bring learning to life while celebrating leadership, teamwork, and career exploration in health science.
EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
Educational Symposium Presentations will be scheduled on hourly rotations throughout the conference at Rolla High School. All participants are strongly encouraged to attend these workshops on a variety of topics.
STATEWIDE SERVICE PROJECT
Work together to create School-Age Happy Kits for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Missouri HOSA will be providing supplies to create 25 School-Age Happy Kits. Local Chapters attending the Onsite SLC are asked to bring supplies to create at least 15 COMPLETE Happy Kits. Local Chapters may drop off your supplies at registration or bring them to the Statewide Service Project location.
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Please review the Children’s Mercy Happy Kits guidelines here.
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Donations for Happy Kits cannot be accepted if they are
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Gently used (books, magazine, toys)
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Any kind of food or anything edible
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A choking hazard (i.e. smaller than a quarter)
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Contain latex or toxins (check labels carefully)
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Have been stored or displayed for any length of time
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Promote violence (i.e. guns, swords, light sabers, etc.)
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Connected to religious holiday (i.e. Christmas, Hanukkah, or Easter)
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CONFERENCE SPONSORS
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2026 SLC Qualifier
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All Competitive Event Round Ones
*Anyone who wants to attend the Onsite SLC in March, must be registered for the SLC Qualifier whether or not they are competing.
RESULTS
Missouri HOSA again hit recording-breaking numbers with 2,809 from 111 Local Chapters registered for this year’s SLC Qualifier!
Congratulations to all who took part in Missouri HOSA’s 2026 SLC Qualifier, which now stands as our largest conference to date! We are very proud of the work that your students put into preparing for this year’s SLC Qualifier. No matter if their name is noted in the Round 2 qualifying lists, please remind all of them how proud we are of their efforts, and that no matter the outcome, there is always something to learn from any experience.
RECOGNITION EVENTS
You can find the Missouri HOSA 2026 State Leadership Conference Recognition Event Guidelines and Deadlines below. Please pay close attention to deadlines and make sure that all activities are entered by members and approved by the Local Chapter Advisor by the posted deadline if needed.