The Thrive Conference is a FREE 3-day personal and leadership development conference for LPS high school students.
Students participate in fun and engaging challenges to develop their leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills facilitated by our partners at Better Humans.
Experts lead sessions on topics such as civil discourse, emotional intelligence, networking, spy skills and much more! Save your spot today - registration will close when our limited spaces are filled.
Register for Thrive 2026 here!
When: June 23 - 25, 9am - 3pm
Where: Liberty High School
Who: 2026-2027 LPS sophomores, juniors and seniors
Thrive is free, and we provide lunches and snacks, but you need transportation to and from LHS.
Thrive helps students get life-ready with skills, tools and information beyond what they learn in the classroom. Students participate in group challenges and get to choose breakout sessions. Topics offered include:
Spy Skills
Entrepreneurship
Story-telling to influence change
Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety
Emotional Intelligence
Strengths Assessment
And much more!
What Thrive 2025 students said …
“There’s always something you can learn from the opposing side.”
“You can build trust, even in first interactions.”
“I’ll remember how to disagree respectfully.”
“Be the person you would want in your life.”
“Your skills can be used in unexpected ways.”
“With the right mindset you’ll go far.”
“Facts and stats don’t move people.”
“How hard it is to be an adult (finance simulation).”
“We all have strengths and that we can use it to better understand ourselves and others.”
“Everyone brings something to the table.”
“Try to listen instead of speaking!”
“Be curious, useful and hustle.”
“Social skills and confidence.”
“Being polite is an advantage.”
“There are good people in my generation.”
Video by Sydney Rickels, LNHS Class of 2026
Learn from expert instructors:
Jermaine Jamison*, CEO of 3E, LLC - Emerge.Evolve.Excel
Tricia Maxfield*, Civics Education, American Public Square
Kilee Nickels*, Founder and CEO, Nickel & Suede
Magen Gicinto*, Senior VP, Nisos
Lauren Conaway*, founder of InnovateHER
Nick Gicinto*, Cyber 429
Paul Farnsworth*, B&B Theatres
University of Kansas Information Empowerment Team
* returning Thrive instructor ❤️
Register here for Thrive 2026!
Thrive was created specifically for LPS high school students in partnership with Better Humans, and they facilitate the 3-day experience.
THRIVE Partners