MASC Annual Conference
SAVE THE DATE
Registration Opens January 6, 2026
March 4-6, 2026
Emerald Resort, Doubletree by Hilton Cape Cod – Hyannis, Holiday Inn Cape Cod - Hyannis
This three-day, two-night conference includes workshops, motivational speeches, special events, award presentations and state officer elections. Attendees will participate in a variety of leadership development activities and network with student leaders from across Massachusetts to learn best practices for their student councils. Active student council members in grades 9-12 are encouraged to attend.
Registration Fees
Single Room = $450 Triple Room = $1,185 ($395/person)
Double Room = $810 ($405/person) Quad Room = $1,520 ($380/person)
Fee includes registration, hotel accommodations, meals, materials and more
Limit of 12 student delegates per school
Gold Council of Excellence schools may register 16 student delegates
An adult advisor(s) must accompany each school delegation, remain in attendance and be available throughout the entire conference.
Student-Led Workshop Application – Due February 3, 2026
Click here to submit a workshop proposal from your school. Each participating school is encouraged to submit one application per school. Advisors must review and approve all proposals prior to submission.
Please Note:
Registration opens on January 6, 2026, at noon
Registration closes on February 3, 2026, or when capacity is reached.
A school purchase order may be used for initial registration and is due by February 3, 2026.
Full payment must be received by February 27, 2026, in the form of a school-issued check.
Questions
Please contact State Director Paul Branagan (pbranagan@middleboro.k12.ma.us) or MSAA Student Council Liaison Peter Smith (psmith@msaa.net).
State Conference Workshop Proposals
Proposals are now being accepted from students interested in presenting a workshop at the MASC Annual Conference in March. Each school participating in the conference is encouraged to submit one workshop proposal. Please note - advisors must review and approve all proposals prior to submission. Click here to submit a workshop proposal.
Awards
Each year, MSAA/MASC awards are presented to students, advisors, administrators, and schools that have made significant contributions to student council activities. Please utilize the links below to access the online nomination forms and additional award details. Nominations must be submitted by schools that have registered the Student Council as an MSAA Student Activity. Nominations are due by Friday, January 16, 2026.
Administrator of the Year Award
This award is presented to one school administrator in recognition of outstanding support for student council activities.
Henry Sullivan Advisor of the Year Award
This award is presented to one student council advisor in recognition of a commitment to excellence and service to young people in their school.
Top Ten Project Awards
These awards are presented to ten student councils who have submitted one of the ten most outstanding projects during the school year.
Unsung Hero Awards
These awards are presented to one student council member from each region of the state who goes above and beyond the call of duty on a regular basis with little or no recognition.
James Rokas Awards
These awards recognize individual students for both achievement and potential in their student leadership experiences, and are presented to one student from each region.
Council of Excellence Awards
These awards are designed to recognize and reward the achievements of outstanding student councils and provide standards of effective student leadership.
Due by February 3, 2026.
2025-26 MASC Student Executive Board Members
President: Kate Carnahan, Longmeadow High School
Vice President: Benjamin Bachand, Tantasqua Regional High School
Secretary: Miya Gagne, Blackstone-Millville Regional High School
Delegates:
- Bryce Egeli, Nauset Regional High School
- Natalia Panousos, North Reading High School
- Allie Roberts, North Andover High School
- Kathleen O’Reilly, Westborough High School
SEMASC President: Jackson Taylor, Duxbury High School
NEMASC President: Connor Calderwood, Amesbury High School
CDMASC President: Rocco Sharma, Medfield High School
WMASC President: Madisyn Slattery, Ware High School
Meetings & Events
Committee Meeting Dates 2025-2026
December 13 – 9am
January 10 – 9am
February 7 – 9am
April 11 – 9am
May 9 – 9am
MASC Monthly Newsletter
2025-2026 MASC Events
MASC President’s Dinner – September 25, 2025
MASC Officershop – October 25, 2025
MASC Annual Conference – March 4-6, 2026