Happy New School Year!! On behalf of MASC, I would like to wish you all the best as we get ready for a memorable year. The impact of COVID-19 on public education and school activities (among many other things) was unprecedented.  But as we all return to our new normal, please know that MASC will always be here to support our student leaders.  We hope you had a fun yet relaxing summer and as you head back to school and your student leadership activities resume, please stay safe and healthy.  

MASC will continue to publish a monthly bulletin.  Please share this with student leaders and advisors.  To receive a direct mailing, please sign up using the link below.

Workschip Presenter Certification

September 25, 2021

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m., September 13th

Workshop Presenter Certification is a day of workshops and activities to certify secondary students to be MASC workshop presenters and to re-certify previously certified presenters. MASC feels peer-teaching is a successful and effective method of training potential and current student leaders. MASC has made a special effort to adjust our workshops and training for our students to be engaging presenters in person or in a virtual world. Take advantage of this free training - not only can students apply to present at MASC conferences, but they will be able to have an impact in their own regions and schools!

This is the last training for 2021-2022.  In order to reach more students, this event will again be virtual.

For more details and to register, click on the link below.

Middle School Involvement Committee

Deadline: 11:59 p.m., Friday. Oct. 1st

The Middle School Involvement Committee (MSIC) is formed for the purpose of creating a more informal network of middle school students so they can build off of each other and get more acquainted with amplifying the voices of not only their peers, but themselves, and also to help encourage middle school students to be more interested and involved in issues that affect them and their communities. We want to encourage middle school students to be involved in their community and to also help review legislative bills or State Board of Education policies for the benefit of the middle school students in Maryland. 

Prior experience is not required! Being a part of this committee will give you access into the inner workings of MASC and its hardworking staff members.

MASC Membership

School Membership is for school student governments or councils, and dues are based on the school’s enrollment. The application process for MASC membership is exclusively online. 

The Maryland Association of Student Councils is an organization of school (public or private) student councils.  MASC officers and appointed staff are required to be from a MASC member school.  MASC asks for the new school year that their respective school student councils join MASC before November 15th.

Note - only advisors or school administrators can complete the online application.

United States Senate Youth Program

The United States Senate Youth Program, established in 1962 by U.S. Senate Resolution, is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. The 60th Annual Washington Week will take place March 5 – 12, 2022.

Two student leaders from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity will spend a week in Washington experiencing their national government in action