Information for Students

Eligibility

The Minnesota House of Representatives High School Page Program is open to all Minnesota high school students in their JUNIOR year, whether they attend public or private schools, or are home schooled.

2026 Program Dates

Week 1: February 16th - 20th	Week 7: March 30th - April 3rd
Week 2: February 23rd - 27th	Week 8: April 13th - 17th
Week 3: March 2nd - 6th	Week 9: April 20th - 24th
Week 4: March 9th - 13th	Week 10: April 27th - May 1st
Week 5: March 16th - 20th	Week 11: May 4th - 8th
Week 6: March 23rd - 27th	Week 12: May 11th - 15th

Application & Portal

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Deadline

Only complete applications received at the Sergeant at Arms Office by the end of business on December 4th, 2025 will be considered.

Essay

Each applicant must submit a 500-word essay explaining why they want to participate in the 2026 High School Page Program. Teachers and counselors should encourage applicants to take sufficient time to write a thoughtful and reflective essay that demonstrates interest and expectations. While the essay alone does not determine selection it is a very important criterion.

Letter of Recommendation

In addition to the application and essay, students are required to include one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or academic advisor.

Participant Selection

The High School Page Program is selective meaning not all applicants are accepted. The selection process takes into account the quality of each application and accompanying essay and letter; the geographical distribution of applicants – all regions of the state must be represented to the greatest extent possible – and the weekly availability of applicants. Every effort is made to insure that the Pages represent the diversities of Minnesota.

Participant Notification

Students chosen to serve as High School Page Program participants and alternates will be notified of their selection, by mail, by January 1st. Along with their letters of acceptance, participants will receive their weekly placement and further program information and forms.

Scheduling

Applicants should not over-state their availability to increase their chances of selection. An accurate appraisal is in the best interest of the applicant and the program. Once a student has committed to attending the program, weekly scheduling changes are rarely if ever granted for extracurricular activities or other prior commitments.

Our typical weekly program schedule is as follows:

• Monday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Tuesday: 8:00am - 6:30pm
• Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 12:30pm