Welcome to Massachusetts Association of Student Councils (MASC)

The Massachusetts Association of Student Councils provides one of the nation’s most highly regarded programs of activities for both middle and high schools, providing a major opportunity for students to learn and apply leadership skills.

MASC is a program of the Massachusetts School Administrators Association (MSAA) and we work closely with them to offer leadership training opportunities through events, service projects, awards programs and resources to the students across our state.

Council of Excellence Booklet Information 2023-2024

Are you interested in serving on the MASC Executive Board Next Year?

Attention 2024-2025 Student Council State Officer Candidates

The nomination process for 2024-25 MASC State Officer positions is now open. Student candidates interested in running for a state office should be aware of the responsibilities associated with positions on the MASC Executive Board (see below). Student Council Advisors and Principals must agree that a student candidate is capable of representing their high school and the MASC at any and all functions.

Interested student candidates must submit nomination information by Wednesday, December 20. Please click here to complete the candidate nomination form.

*Please note – candidates must attend schools that have registered Student Council as an MSAA Student Activity. In addition, candidates must have the full support of their principal, student council advisor, parents/guardians and council members.

Offices and Duties:

The PRESIDENT shall:

Be an official student representative of the MASC

Preside over MASC Executive Board meetings and activities

Carry out the duties delegated by the Executive Board

Present an annual report at the MASC Annual Conference

The VICE PRESIDENT shall:

Assume all duties of the President in the event they are unable to fulfill the office

Work with the President and accept duties delegated by the Executive Board

The SECRETARY shall:

Keep accurate minutes of all meetings and distribute them to all members of the Executive Board.

Conduct all MASC correspondence

For additional information please contact State Director Paul Branagan (pbranagan@middleboro.k12.ma.us) or Student Council Liaison Peter Smith (psmith@msaa.net).