SMASC Updates
SY 2024-2025
Maryland Association of Student Councils
MASC Winter Conference
Event Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
Location: Walter Johnson High School, Montgomery County
On-site Check-in: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Event: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration Opens: Registration is open for member schools.
Registration closes: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Cost: $30 for students and advisors ($25 for approved, selected presenters)
Webpage: Winter Conference
Membership: A MASC Member Schools Only Event
Transportation Form: Please complete the form before registering for the MASC event to secure transportation. Please specify the number of delegates and advisor(s) attending the conference. Reservation for buses is on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are two buses. Once SMASC reaches its capacity, transportation will be closed.
St. Mary's Association of Student Councils
SMASC Elected-Officers for SY 2025-2026. SMAC is accepting applications for elected-officer positions. The deadline to nominate a candidate is Friday, January 10, 2025.
- SMASC Elected-Officer Positions Packet for SY 2025-2026
- Elected-Officer Candidate Nomination Form (Advisor Only)
SMASC General Assembly Meeting. The SMASC General Assembly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025. Learn more about this upcoming opportunity.
SMASC Executive Board Meeting. The SMASC Executive Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the St. Mary's County Board of Education Building from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration Form (Closes on Tuesday, January 7, 2025)
Student Member of the Board (SMOB) Candidates. Below are the candidates running for the SMOB election on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Each candidate's resume and responses to the essay prompts are hyperlinked. The candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
NOTE: Attention all public secondary school students! SMASC invites delegates from every public secondary school to participate in the SMOB election. This is your chance to make your voice heard and influence your school system —your vote matters!
Alyssa Hammett
Vanessa Li
Community Opportunities
Maryland Civic Coalition. The Maryland Civic Coalition has shared information about upcoming opportunities for students. This bipartisan group focuses on uniting students, teachers, experts, scholars, and community members. The coalition aims to ensure that all students in Maryland receive meaningful, hands-on civic education and service-learning opportunities.
- “Your School, Your Voice Act.” Join Delegate Joe Vogel for a virtual rally on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM to support his legislation, the “Your School, Your Voice Act.” This innovative bill empowers counties in Maryland to pass local laws allowing individuals at least 16 years old and registered to vote in those counties to participate in elections for their county Board of Education. Register for the virtual really.
- Youth Advisory Council. The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) serves as a platform for students from across Maryland to participate in service and leadership activities. Learn more about this opportunity.
- American Field Trip - What does America mean to you? America’s Field Trip is a contest for students across the country in grades 3–12 to be part of America’s 250th anniversary by sharing their perspectives on what America means to them — with the opportunity to earn an unforgettable field trip experience at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks. Review more information about this contest.