Two years. A long two years it has been, during which time MASC was unable to hold our Annual In-Person Conferences. As we learn to deal with the virus and move boldly forward though, we are excited to be convening in Glendive this spring! Please see the Conferences header for more information on this exciting student leadership opportunity. We look forward to welcoming back as many students and advisors from across the state as possible in Glendive this April! Harness the leader within you and begin to take action today to make a positive difference in your schools and communities.

My name is Jane Suberg and I am currently the Superintendent at Highwood High School in Highwood, Montana. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve student council members and advisors across Montana as the MASC Executive Director. MASC is and will always be a work-in-progress…always growing, evolving, and changing. One of the MASC Executive Board’s goals, as well as my own, is to respond to the needs of our local student council members and advisors across the state. To that end, we need your help. If you have suggestions that might help guide MASC in its efforts to support student councils, please let us know. The MASC Executive Board is working diligently to accomplish the goals it established the past couple of years. But there is much that can be done in an organization like ours.

With many opportunities for growth ahead of us, we invite you to be a partner in that growth. Please contact your district advisor or me at any time with ideas, questions, or concerns. I am willing to serve you in any way that I can. I hope to meet many of you personally and look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks for your support as we continue this leadership journey together.

Jane Suberg
406-733-2081
jsuberg@highwood.k12.mt.us

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MONTANA BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION

Attention Student Leaders: Student Representative Applications are being accepted for the 2022-23 School year at this time. Any Montana student interested in learning more about school policy, in representing all Montana students, and with the desire to be a student leader within the state are encouraged to apply.

The current student rep to the Montana Board of Public Education, Paige Lepard (C.M. Russell High School), is in her second (and final) term on the Montana Board of Public Education. On behalf of MASC and all the students across Montana, we thank Paige for her commitment and dedication to the board.

Before Paige, Paris Becker (Fairfield HS) and Molly DeMarco (Great Falls HS) joined a long line of Montana student leaders who have served with distinction on the Board. This position requires an articulate student who is able to listen, observe, and provide input on issues regarding educational policy in Montana.  The Student Representative serves a one year term, at which point the MASC Executive Board may opt to either extend the student’s tenure for a second one-year term or open the selection process once again.

Attached below is the application and job description for the student rep position.

Applicants must appear before the MASC Executive Board for an interview on Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Billings.

If you are a student leader interested in one day serving as the Student Representative or would like more information, please contact either current Student Representative Paris Becker paigelep@gmail.com or Jane Suberg at jsuberg@highwood.k12.mt.us. 

MT Board of Public Education Student Rep Application ’22 (Microsoft Word File)

MT Board of Public Education Student Rep Application ’22 (PDF File)

66th Annual MASC Conference

This conference will be a ‘hotel conference,’ with a number of area properties offering special rates for school delegations participating. Click here to see more information on hotel options!

MASC School Membership Application ’21-’22 (click here):

Dues are $125 per school per year. If your school hasn’t been to the conference in at least five (5) years, we want you back! Your school’s fee will be waived! Sign your school up so you can attend the state conference!

2022 Conference Forms and Online Registration!

Online 2022 MASC School Registration – Register Today! Advisors only need to submit one registration form for all the students they are registering! If a paper form is necessary, please 

2022 MASC Participant Commitment Form – each student participant coming to the conference must complete this form.

ADVISOR COMMITMENT FORM ’22 (all Advisors must complete)

BUSINESS RESOLUTION FORM 2022 – Students are welcome to write a resolution for the MASC business session to consider during its session during the conference.

THE 2022 MASC CHALLENGE – Click here for the form! – Schools participating in the conference are encouraged to make a donation to the Montana Make-A-Wish Foundation. MASC has sponsored this challenge for years, providing tens of thousands of dollars to this inspiring statewide charity. Some schools raise money for the foundation, while others donate some of their school funds to the cause. However your school approaches this activity, MASC Challenges you and your school to help this worthwhile charity! Recognition for school contributions are made during the conference. There will also be some “Bucket Challenges” during the conference. Participants are encouraged to bring small bills and change to contribute into their district’s bucket during the “Bucket Challenges!”

The General Assembly of Montana Student Leaders participating an MASC 2015 Keynote Address in Great Falls.

64th Annual MASC Conference

Click here – Download a PDF of the MASC 2018 Agenda

October 21-23, 2018

Co-Hosts Laurel and Park City Welcome You!

2018 Keynote Speakers

David Edward Garcia – Youth Motivational Comedian

Kent Julian – Youth Motivational Comedian

Sheri Winn – Olympian, Speaker, Coach, and Author

Craig Beals – 2015 Montana Teacher of the Year, Science Teacher

Bill Coon – Speaker and Author

NASC 2018 Conference

Montana Student Leaders in Minnesota!

NASC 2018 in Minnesota!

Montana Student Leaders at the National Conference in 2018!

Student Leaders know how to have fun… at Target Field in Minnesota!

Speaker Archive

• Abdul Wright (2017 Keynote Speaker)
• Prior to 2017:
  • Jeff Ewelt: Zoo Montana
  • Lance Lanning: bullying
  • Aaron Davis: Attitude and how it affects your life (2005, 2016)
  • Stu Shaffer – An expert on student involvement and activities (2011, 2016)
  • Harriet Turk: http://harrietturk.com/
  • Scott Backovich: scottbackovich.com
  • Judson Laipply: www.judsonlaipply.com
  • John Beede (2012 Keynote Speaker)

The National Anthem at the opening of the 62nd Annual MASC Conference in Great Falls (2015).

A student leader from Helena taking positive risks during a workshop session, 2015.

• Any questions? Please click on the Contact Us link in the top menu bar of this website and our Executive Director Jane Suberg will help you out!

Explore your leadership potential! High-achieving students who are ready to step forward as leaders are welcome to join us at the following conferences throughout the year. At these events, students are inspired and empowered to enhance their critical leadership skills through the hands-on practice of communication, conflict resolution, decision making, goal setting, project planning, team building and more!

In these programs, join your high-achieving peers from throughout the region and the nation to gain the real-world leadership experiences and skills you need to succeed in college and in your future career. You will be empowered to emerge as an influential voice in your community, state and even at the national level. Explore your interests, enlarge your perspective and hone the skills you need to become an influential leader in the 21st century. Attending these programs gives students the edge they need to continue on the path to success in high school, in college, in future careers and throughout life. Attending and participating at these conferences offers motivated students the opportunity to discover new passions, realize strengths, and plan for the future. We hope to see you there!

Past MASC Conference Hosts and Themes

(Email kelder@helenaschools.org to better populate this directory):

• 2022 (spring), Glendive: “Great Leaders in the Badlands!”
• 2020, 2021 – No In-Person Conferences – COVID Pandemic
• 2019, Belgrade/Bozeman: Theme TBD
• 2018, Laurel and Park City: “UnMASC Your Inner Leader”
• 2017, Helena: “Capitalize Upon Your Leadership!”
• 2016, Glasgow: “S.C.A.R.E.: Student Councils Aspiring to Reach Excellence!”
• 2015, Great Falls: “Electrify Your Leadership!”
• 2014, Laurel: “MASC: Color Outside the Lines”
• 2013,
• 2012, Helena: “Leadership: The Ultimate Journey”
• 2011, Glasgow: “The Drive for Leadership!”
• 2010, Great Falls: “Wild About Leadership!”
• 2004, Helena: “Rockin’ 50 Years of Leadership!” 50th Annual State Convention
• 2002, Lewistown: “What if…? The Possibilities Are Endless”

Annual State Convention

Information about our next conference is provided on this page – just scroll up!

NASC National Conference

The NASC National Conference brings together student council members and their advisers from around the country for a three-day inspirational event of interstate networking, seminars and workshops on leadership, service training, and 21st century skills! Learn more at nascconference.org

LEAD Conference

LEAD Conferences offer experiential leadership skills development at an affordable price to students and advisers of the National Honor Society, the National Junior Honor Society, the National Association of Student Councils, and the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Learn more at leadconferences.org

The Horatio Alger Association has designated one of their scholarships to be awarded to a student leader whose school is both an NASC member and a member of the state student council organization. The NASC scholarship requires answering additional questions specific to student leadership. When completing the online application, students will be prompted to answer additional questions when they indicate they are members of student council.

Application deadlines can be viewed on the website. Applicants must meet the Horatio Alger Foundation scholarship criteria (there are special requirements for Montana students) to be eligible and must demonstrate integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society. Please share this information with your Guidance Department and student leaders who you feel may qualify for this outstanding scholarship opportunity.

Horatio Alger Scholarship

One Scholarship, Endless Opportunities – receive up to $21,000 for college!

Montana Scholarship recipients must attend the University of Montana or one of its affiliates, which include: University of Montana at Missoula, Missoula College, Helena College, Montana Tech at Butte, The University of Montana Western at Dillon or Montana State University or one of its affiliates, which include:

Montana State University at Bozeman
Montana State University Billings
Montana State University Northern at Havre
Great Falls College MSU

Learn more at Visit the Horatio Alger scholarship website