state convention

The Missouri Association of Student Councils annually holds a State Convention, hosted by the elected state president school, which brings together over 1,000 student leaders from schools throughout Missouri for a three-day convention. Highlights include nationally known speakers, student-led workshops and breakout sessions, a dance, campaigning and election of state officer schools, scholarships and recognition of Honor Council recipients. All member schools may bring six delegates and must be accompanied by an adult advisor.

2026 state convention
Branson high school

78th Annual State Convention

Branson High School
935 Buchanan Rd

Branson, MO 65616

Date: March 19-21, 2026
Theme: TBD
Cost: $100 per delegate (students & advisors) for member schools

$150 per delegate (student & advisor) for non member schools

Officer Schools
President: Branson High School
Vice President: Polo High School
2nd Vice President: Rogers Middle School
Secretary: Festus High School

State Convention Registration - Deadline is February 13, 2026

2026 STATE CONVENTION KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

JOEL HILCHEY

Joel is an ideas guy. His gift seems to stem from a strange combination of observation, insight, and blatant disregard for conventional thinking.

He's also a juggler (literally and figuratively). In addition to leading the Beanstalk Creative team, he maintains a busy schedule as a keynote speaker, creating unforgettable spectacles on stage. He's the father of 3 kids, 2 of whom co-habitated a uterus, and he attempts to be a good husband. Joel has authored 3 books, and he taught engineering for over a decade at McMaster University, where he was named one of the Top 150+ Alumni. He’s a seasoned barbershop quartet singer, he formerly chaired the board of the world-renowned Hamilton Children’s Choir, and he's a semi-competitive joggler (that's right... juggling whilst jogging). Learn more at joelhilchey.com

EVAN WESLEY

Evan Wesley is a husband, father, keynote speaker, and a professional at trying new things. Evan is the co-founder and Chief Program Officer for Legacy Youth Leadership, an international nonprofit that helps students do the impossible. Evan spends his time traveling around the world speaking to students about how to go from ordinary to extraordinary leadership. In the last 10 years, Evan has spoken to over 100,000 students in 13 different countries as a keynote speaker. He’s helped students be recognized as Forbes’ 30 Under 30 leaders, lead sessions at the United Nations, speak at Google Headquarters, create scholarship funds for kids in the Middle East, and raise over $1 million for charity. Evan is building a world where every student chooses to own their leadership potential.

LORI HAYES

Lori Hayes can be described as relevant, real, and rational. She uses her comedic personality to inspire and challenge students, building an “Army of Leaders” along the way. Her 20+ years of experience in the education field, and marriage to a high school administrator, provide Lori with a unique understanding of her audiences, allowing her to relate to students in an impactful way. Lori says the things that need to be said in a manner that makes audiences feel encouraged. She uses her creativity and remarkable skill set to uplift her audiences in an engaging way. She truly believes that magic happens when students lead and is committed to building and empowering the next generation of leaders.

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Required Forms to Bring to State Convention

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE STATE MASC INFORMATION CENTRAL. In this folder, you will find:

2026 State Convention Student Participant Form | Print for every Student, obtain signatures and bring to convention.
2026 State Convention Adult Participant Form | Print one for every Adult, obtain signatures and bring to convention.
2026 Health Form | Print two, obtain signatures. Advisor keeps one, one will be turned in at registration
2026 Checklist & Program Notes
2026 State Convention Menu

2026 What happens at state & Schedule

Hotel information

We ask that you ONLY use the hotels on our list. We want to support those hotels who were willing to work with MASC and our member schools to host the students and advisors who will be attending.

Hotel List can be found by clicking HERE.

Here is basic information for you:

Each school will make their own reservations. Ask for the MO Association of Student Council Room Block to get the rates.
MASC Districts will provide help to schools who may need assistance in finding a roomie to help with cost.
Call hotels between the hours of 9:00 – 5:00. There will be times when you will need to leave a message for the contact person at the hotel.
Please reserve ONLY the rooms/beds you need.
If paying with a school credit card, you will need to complete a Credit Card Authorization form and return it to the hotel contact. You will also need to bring a hard copy with you to check in.
You will need to email a copy of the school tax exempt form to the hotel contact.