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If you are interested in running for a position on Student Council for the 2025-26 school year, you need to complete each step below. Contact Mrs. Masterson (wmasterson@wcpss.net) if you have questions!
There will be an interest meeting on Tuesday, September 9th from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the cafetorium. Students interested in running for a position are highly encouraged to attend. Students should report to the cafeteria at the all-call (not before!). Make sure you have a ride home and that they are here on time to pick you up after the meeting. The office will not be open to call home after the meeting.
STEP 1
STEP 1
Read about the different positions that you can run for and completely fill in the online google form application. Access this application by clicking the button below. All parts of the application must be completed in order for your application to be considered before you are allowed to run for a position on the council. Applications are due by Friday, September 12th at 4:00 pm. You may complete BEFORE the interest meeting.
Step 2
Step 2
Your next step is to get a current or former teacher to complete the teacher recommendation form. You can view the form by clicking the link below. Copy the link and email it to the teacher requesting politely that they complete by the deadline listed. Recommendation evaluations should be completed by Friday, September 12th. You should ask for these BEFORE the interest meeting.
STEP 3
STEP 3
Check your student email to verify that your application has been accepted. Mrs. Masterson will email all applicants to verify their candidacy for election status on Friday, September 12th by 8:00 pm.
If there are any issues, please make sure to respond by email in a timely manner.
Step 3
Step 3
Next, you need to create a campaign video using the link below. These will be shown to the whole school so make sure you look and sound professional. Practice before you record! To access, use your WCPSS Google account information when it asks you to log in. Follow the directions listed in the instructions in the link below. Your video must be less than 1 minute long. These must be submitted by Monday, September 15th by 7:00 pm.
STEP 4
STEP 4
Create a digital campaign Google slide (1 slide only - standard size wide 16:9) and physical campaign poster (1 poster only - no larger than 18" x 24") using the instructions below.
Slides & Posters should include:
Your name
Your grade level
The position you are running for
Why you should be elected
Your campaign slogan
Share your slide to Mrs. Masterson (wmasterson@wcpss.net) AND submit to the Campaign Materials Form by 7:00 pm on Monday, September 15th and drop your poster off in room 3212 before 1st period on Tuesday, September 16th (during homeroom 7:45-8:15 am).
STEP 6
STEP 6
Lastly, it will be time to campaign and vote!
You can campaign on September 16th - 17th following the campaign guidelines that are listed below. Make sure to be respectful to all candidates!
You can vote between September 18th - 19th. Remember you are allowed to vote and vote for yourself, but you are NOT allowed to cast ballots for other people.
Results will be announced on Monday, September 22nd. Check your email for results on Friday, September 19th.
VOTING INFORMATION
VOTING INFORMATION
Students who have been approved for the ballot will be allowed to campaign on Tuesday, September 16th and Wednesday, September 17th.
Election videos can be viewed during Advisory on campaign and voting days.
Voting will be open from Thursday, September 18th - Friday, September 19th.
Results will be posted on Friday, September 19th, end of day, and announced on Monday, September 22nd.
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