MASC SEEKS NEW PART-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) seeks to hire a dynamic Executive Director to provide visionary organizational leadership and direct operational support. This role will shape our organization’s programming, operations, and strategic planning. The MASC Executive Director is a part-time (expectation is 15-20 hours a week) contractual role serving a one-year term, that can be adjusted and/or renewed each subsequent term, pending both parties are in agreement. |
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MASC Membership OpensAugust 1st Advisors - Mark your calendar and join MASC early. Membership perks for webinars, conferences, awards, and giving your student council members a voting voice at the state level! Read a FLYER on the reasons your school should join MASC. Click on the graphic to the right for details. |
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New Regional/County Student Leader Contacts Congratulations to the new student leaders in your region (or counties with no regional structure). The regional president, 2nd vice president (middle school representative), and the student member on the Board of Education (SMOB, SROB, Commissioner) by their position are voting members of the MASC executive board. To stay informed, MASC needs contact information for these new leaders. Please complete the form (or your part of the form) so MASC can add you to our Executive Board contacts. Click on the graphic to the left for the Google Form. |
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Last chance! Applications close at the end of the month! |
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Maryland Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) ApplicationsMarch 1 – June 30 The Maryland Youth Advisory Council was established through the Maryland General Assembly to ensure that Maryland youth are given the opportunity to provide feedback and recommendations regarding public policies and programs that affect their future and to take a leadership role in creating meaningful change. By providing testimony in Annapolis and policy recommendations, council members have the opportunity to raise their voices and share |
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their experiences with the Governor, State legislature, agencies, and other youth. MASC can appoint two students this year (we already have two students serving the second year of their term). Be sure to check "MASC" on how you heard about this to be considered for an appointment by MASC! Click on the graphic above for additional information and the application. If you have questions, please contact Christina Drushel Williams at christina.drushel@maryland.gov |
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Maryland Student Representative to the National Student Council (NSC) Deadline July 31, 2024 The National Student Council (NSC) is an assembly of elected and appointed student leaders across the United States. The one-year term on NSC will include representation from 25 states. This position is filled via appointment by each state’s student council association. It advocates for students’ voices at the federal level, ensuring that their diverse perspectives and interests are integral to discussions surrounding education, schools, educators, and their futures. |
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If your school is a current member of the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) and will commit to joining NASC for 2024-2025, you may be eligible to apply. Maryland must submit two candidates (rising junior or senior) as our State Representative. The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) panel will select one of the two candidates to serve for one year. Click on the graphic above for full details and the application. Meet the NatStuCo elected officers for 2024-2025. NASC member schools voted on the candidates in May. |
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Advance 2024 The Advance is a three-day event covering workshop presenter certification, Fall Leadership Conference training and preparation, and the first executive board meeting for the school year. There is an optional overnight for the first two nights (fun-fun-fun socializing). Students register themselves for this event. Click on the graphic to the right for details. |
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MASC UPDATED 2024-2025 CALENDAR After reviewing the MASC events from this past year, MASC has adjusted the 2024-2025 calendar. Please bookmark this Google Document as it will be updated throughout the year with webinars and other special events. Click on the graphic to the left for the link. |
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Please note: Some school systems block access to documents on outside Google Drives. Consider using a personal device in accessing the MASC Calendar. |
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2024-2025 Member School ADVISORS |
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MASC would like to offer short advisor webinars in 2024-2025 to address topics of interest. Please take a couple of minutes to complete a SHORT survey so MASC may begin planning these events. Please note that this is a "perk" for MASC member school advisors - MASC Membership opens on August 15th for the 2024-2025 school year. |
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Click on the graphic above to access the Google Form. |
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Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) - Students Advocating for Safety (student committee)MCSS is especially looking for students in Western Maryland and the Eastern ShoreAll meetings are virtual |
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The Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) Be a safety superstar and join the Maryland Center for School Safety's Students Advocating for Safety (SAS) focus group! As a member, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on school safety by sharing your ideas and recommendations with decision-makers. Apply today and help make your school a safer place for everyone. Applications are open year-round. |
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Join the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) In a landscape where every dollar counts, especially for schools managing tight budgets, the decision to invest in NASC membership is not just a cost, but a strategic investment in your students’ future. For $95, less than the cost of a single textbook, NASC is an essential resource for students, advisers, administrators, and your entire school community: Comprehensive Leadership Development: Resource Hub at Your Fingertips Nationwide Network of Support Recognition and Motivation A Voice in National Conversations:
Click on the NASC graphic for membership information. |
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Advisors - Share this with your school administrators!2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2024Part 2: AI for School Leaders Webinar Series The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is offering a three-part webinar series, "AI for School Leaders Webinar Series" By registering for this last part, participants will gain access to all three recordings! Part 1: The School Leader’s Role in Supporting Staff in AI-Driven Instruction Part 2: School Leaders Building Tomorrow's Schools: AI Instructional Tools and Classroom Integration Part 3: Successes, Challenges, and Insights: School Leader Interactive Conversations Around AI |
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Support MASC by donating your old electronics! Safely and sustainably dispose of old electronics. Give back, save money, and make a difference all at once. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. Click on the picture to the left for more information |
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NA4SA Virtual Advisor Clinic11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Saturday, August 24 |
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Veteran activity advisors know that one of the things that keeps them going year after year is a support network of other like-minded activity advisors. Sharing ideas, reaching out when issues arise, and just the camaraderie of people who know the importance of developing student leaders through activity participation all contribute to longevity in their positions. Click on the NA4SA graphic above for detailed information. |
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Great Advisor Resoures:
Check out these great recordings!! Throughout the school year from September to May, our virtual NA4SA Seminar Series explores an area or topic of interest to Student Activity Professionals. |
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#ICANHELP NEWS Article Recommendations from #ICANHELP - DIGITAL4GOOD
Experts Weigh In: Donna Wick, Ed.D; Clinical Psychologist and founder of Mind to Mind Parents says, “Kids text all sorts of things that you would never in a million years contemplate saying to anyone’s face...You hope to teach them that they can disagree without jeopardizing the relationship, but what social media is teaching them to do is disagree in ways that are more extreme and jeopardize the relationship. It’s exactly what you don’t want to have happen.” |
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Do you know high school graduates without a plan for next year? If so, please let them know about the Service Year Option Program beginning September 11, 2024. The next application deadline is June 15, 2024. Apply and learn more at serve.maryland.gov. Major Benefits: Full-time service opportunity for at least nine months Earn $15/hour or more Receive and additional $6,000 Completion Award at the end of the program Match with an employer in their field of interest Gain on the job training, mentoring, professional development, and exposure to employers and colleges across the State
Free Webinar: Thursday, June 6th at 4:30 p.m. The Department of Service and Civic Innovation is offer a webinar, where we will be diving deep into the world of Personal Branding and Resume Building. Expert speakers will share valuable insights, strategies, and practical tips to help you develop and enhance your personal brand and resume. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced professional, this is an opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain a competitive edge. Register HERE |
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Congratulations! The MASC immediate past President, Angelina Xu, is a US Presidential Scholar! Four Maryland students are among this year’s U.S. Presidential Scholars, an annual program that honors the nation’s top-performing high school students in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. Maximilian P. Belyanstev and Angelina Xu, Richard Montgomery High School (Montgomery County); Mingni L. Dong, Dulaney High School (Baltimore County); and Minaal A. Khwaja, Wicomico High School (Wicomico County) are among the 161 high school seniors nationwide selected for the honor by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars. Each year, up to 161 students are selected as U.S. Presidential Scholars. Thirteen Maryland students were semifinalists this year. |
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Youth Service America Volume 31, No. 20 There is great information and resources for school student councils in the Youth Service America monthly briefing. Check out the mid-May issues HERE. |
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Deadline June 15, 2024 For current high school seniors
(Class of 2024) and non-traditional students (up to age 35) interested in pursuing an associate’s degree or certificate program. The Horatio Alger Association has a scholarship for you! Career and Technical Scholarships Click on the graphic to the left for information and the application. |
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High School Graduates! The Time to Act is Now!Complete the FAFSA for financial aid. MHEC encourages students and families to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If there are questions regarding the FAFSA application, please see the links below provided by the United States Department of Education. Scholarship and Grant Deadlines are found here: MHEC.Maryland.gov If you need money for college or a career, please visit: MHEC.Maryland.gov College and Career Counselors, for more information, please visit: MHEC.Maryland.gov Students and Families, for more information, please visit: MHEC.Maryland.gov Click HERE for important scholarship and grant deadlines. |
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The Maryland Senatorial & Delegate Scholarships are offered to Maryland residents who plan to pursue a postsecondary credential full-time or part-time at a two-year or four-year Maryland college, university, or private career school. How to Apply These scholarships are offered through your state delegation for your district. Contact your delegate(s) and senator directly to request their application form. Email your lawmakers today! |
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Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): These programs provide grants, work-study, and loan funds to students attending college or career school. The Maryland Higher Education Commission has extended the state deadline to submit the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to June 1, 2024. While students will have until June 1st to file and qualify for Maryland scholarships, they needed to submit their FAFSA by March 1, 2024, if they wanted to be notified of their eligibility on April 15, 2024. |
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If this Bulletin was forwarded to you and you would like to receive it directly, please sign up with the link on this page. If you are a student who has graduated, please email Karen.Crawford@mdstudentcouncils to be moved to a MASC alumni list. If you are no longer an Advisor, thank you so much for your past work with our student leaders in Maryland. Please email Karen.Crawford@mdstudentcouncils and send the name and email of your replacement. |
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Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. |
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