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SMASC Updates

SY 2024-2025

SMASCUpdates SY 2024-2025

Maryland Association of Student Councils

Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC) Calendar. MASC released their SY 2024-2025 calendar. Please share the calendar with delegates and other school community members.


MASC Monthly Bulletin. Please complete the MASC Monthly Bulletin Form. This will ensure advisors are receiving updates from MASC.


MASC Membership. MASC membership dues opened on Friday, August 1, 2024. In order for delegates to participate in MASC sponsored events and have voting rights, schools must complete and submit the MASC membership form. Learn more how to complete the MASC Membership form.


Workshop Presenter Certification. MASC is offering a workshop presenter certification course. The certification training is from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Western High School in Baltimore City. Learning more about this opportunity.

St. Mary's Association of Student Councils

St. Mary's Association for Student Councils Website. St. Mary's Association of Student Councils (SMASC) website has been updated for SY 2024-2025. View the website for important information.


SMASC Information Request Form for SY 2024-2025. Please complete the SMASC Information Request Form for SY 2024-2025. The purpose of the form is to keep elected-officers inform on matters relating to SMASC and MASC throughout the academic year.


SMASC Executive Board School-Based Visits: The SMASC Executive Board Member representatives are aiming to arrange and conduct school visits where they will impart a 5-10 minute presentation emphasizing the significance of SMASC, its positive impact on our community, the personal growth opportunities it offers, and their experiences in other student leadership roles. They seek to underscore the importance of student leadership, encourage involvement at both county and state levels, and facilitate an open discussion with delegates to address their inquiries and propose advocacy topics.


They kindly ask you to fill out the SMASC Executive Board Visitation Form with the preferred dates and times suitable for your student council organization.


If you have any inquiries or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Kevin Wright at ktwright@smcps.org.


SMASC General Assembly Meetings. Listed below are scheduled SMASC General Assembly Meetings for SY 2024-2025. All memos, permission forms, and transportation forms are available on the SMASC website.

  • Thursday, October 31, 2024, Forrest Center: SMASC General Assembly, 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Thursday, December 5, 2024, Forrest Center: SMASC General Assembly, 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Thursday, January 23, 2025, Forrest Center: SMASC General Assembly, 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Thursday, March 20, 2025, Forrest Center: SMASC General Assembly, 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM


SMASC Executive Board Meetings. The SMASC Executive Board meeting dates are listed below. All meetings will take place at the St. Mary's Board of Education Building from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. All elected-Presidents from each member school (public and private) are invited to attend since they are members of the Executive Board team. Learn more about the SMASC Executive Board meetings.

  • Tuesday, September 10, 2024
  • Thursday, October 3, 2024
  • Thursday, November 7, 2024
  • Thursday, December 5, 2024
  • Thursday, January 9, 2025
  • Thursday, February 6, 2025
  • Thursday, March 6, 2025
  • Thursday, April 10, 2025
  • Thursday, May 8, 2025


SMASC Special Elections For Second Vice-President and Secretary


Student Member of the Board, SMASC Elected-Officer, and Appointed Position Packets for SY 2025-2026.

Maryland Student Page Program

Since 1970, Maryland's high school seniors have had the opportunity to learn about the legislative process by serving as student pages in the Senate and the House of Delegates during the annual session of the Maryland General Assembly. The program was begun by House Speaker Thomas Hunter Lowe and approved by the Maryland State Board of Education. Each year, 105 pages and 36 alternates are selected from across the State to represent their schools and counties in Annapolis.


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Purpose:

Selected high school seniors who attend public or nonpublic schools within the State of Maryland will have the opportunity to participate virtually as Pages for members of the Maryland General Assembly during the 2024 session. The program is designed to:

  • Interest youth in state government, and more specifically, in the legislature's proceedings.
  • Increase participation in government and foster leadership among youth.
  • Enable students to provide vital input and interaction while meeting legislators and other officials.


Requirements: Senior class students, who are at least 16 years of age, of all Maryland public and nonpublic high schools, and who are residents within the State of Maryland, are eligible to apply. (See note regarding student residents of Maryland who attend out-of-state schools or who receive their schooling at home.) Each applicant must:

  • Complete the application form, being certain that a parent or guardian signs the bottom of the application.
  • Submit the application to the high school the student attends following any additional requirements or procedures stated by the student’s principal or County Page Coordinator. Have or obtain a social security number.
  • Exhibit an interest in government and history.
  • Have a record of good conduct. Be competent, courteous, and reliable.
  • Have an average or above-average scholastic record.
  • Wear appropriate dress and exhibit good personal grooming.
  • Be outgoing and like to meet people.


Memo


Student Page Application:


Important Dates

1. Student Page Selection Judges Forms are due Tuesday, October 15, 2024

2. The Maryland Student Page Application Forms are due Tuesday, October 15, 2024

3. Student Page Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

  • Location: Central Administration Office Building of St. Mary’s County Public Schools, 23160 Moakley Street, Suite 101, Leonardtown, MD 20650

  • NOTE: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, was added in case the Selection Committee needs to extend interviews for a second day.

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