SMASC Updates

MASC Appointed Staff Positions. MASC is accepting applications for appointed staff positions for the 2025-2026 school year. The application deadline is set for Friday, April 4, 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with students from across the state and make a positive impact on their lives.

In order to apply for these highly competitive appointed positions, you have must

• Be able to fulfill the time commitment, which may include both in-person/virtual events/conferences and other assigned duties.
• Have attended at least one MASC event or conference such as the Fall Leadership Conference, Winter Conference, Convention, or an Executive Board meeting.
• Be from a member school of MASC during the 2025-2026 school year. Membership for 2025-2026 will open on August 1st. Appointed staff members need to work with their school advisor to join MASC for 2025-2026 before November 15, 2025.

Outlined below is the information shared on the MASC and SMASC websites. Also, the information will be shared during the upcoming General Assembly session.

• Staff Packet- Read the application packet – be sure to read the entire packet before completing the online component!

• Google Form - Complete the Google Form and upload your signed Contact Information and Commitment Contract; headshot (picture); and optional resume

• Adult Recommendation Google Form - This is the Google Form link for your recommender – it is listed in the application packet

Action In Middle School (AIMS). AIMS is a program that provides a platform for middle school student leaders to discuss issues, learn about MASC, and enhance their leadership skills

• Location: Virtual Conference

• Date: Tuesday, May 8, 2025

• Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• Audience: Current 6th and 7th grade students looking to be involved with MASC next year!

• Registration Opens: Monday, April 14, 2025

• Registration Closes: Thursday, May 6, 2025

• AIMS Video

• AIMS Link: Learn more about this opportunity.

SMASC Appointed Position Packets for SY 2025-2026. SMASC is accepting Appointed Position applications for SY 2025-2026.

• SMASC Appointed Positions Packet for SY 2025-2026 (VIEW)
• SMASC Appointed Positions Packet for SY 2025-2026 (COPY)
  

SMASC General Assembly - Thursday, March 20, 2025. All SMASC General Assembly materials will be posted on the SMASC website.

MD Civil Education Coalition - Youth Advisory Council. The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) serves as a platform for students from across Maryland to participate in service and leadership activities.

Together, they advocate for increased civic education and engagement opportunities through events like the Maryland Civic Education & Engagement Leadership Summit, Constitution Day events, and meetings with policy-makers. The members of YAC serve as advisors to the Coalition working groups, providing insight to support their mission to ensure that all Maryland students have access to meaningful, hands-on, comprehensive civic education and service-learning opportunities. Learn more how to part of the Youth Advisor Council.

Maryland Leadership Workshop (MLW). The MLW programs are excellent for students looking to build their leadership skills, make long-lasting friendships, increase their impact in their school and community, and have a lot of fun along the way.

• The Middle School Experience in Leadership (MSEL) Program will be held July 13-18, 2025. It s for students entering grades 6-8,
• The Senior High Workshops (SHW) Program will be held July 20-25, 2025. It is for students entering grades 9-12.
• The Advanced Leadership Seminar (ALS) will be held July 13-19, 2025. This program is for experienced student leaders entering grades 10-12.

Registration is open and more information is available here. MLW has scholarships available for students with demonstrated financial need.