Picture a place where all the essential elements for growth are present. You’re surrounded by a caring and supportive environment, filled with people who believe in you. You’re encouraged to try, fail, and try again. You have opportunities to do good and make a direct impact on your community. And you’re given the chance to push the limits of what education and society think students are capable of. Imagine being part of a place that redefines how we assess students’ abilities and readiness to thrive in the real world.
At the 2025 One Event, we shared stories that prove this is possible. Many of these stories were deeply personal student stories and touched on sensitive topics. Part of growing is becoming self-aware and being willing to own and share our stories with authenticity. When it comes to mental health, Idaho teens are in crisis, which makes these stories both timely and significant. In Boise alone, 33% of teens report to be struggling with depression, reflecting a broader statewide challenge that demands urgent attention and action.
One Event 2025 celebrated One Stone’s organizational growth, student growth, One Stone’s growth framework, and One Stone’s Growth Network of innovative partner schools.
These aren’t just tales of personal transformation—they’re examples of the exponential ripple effect created by an organization that believes in the power of students to grow into better leaders and make the world a better place.
