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If you are interested in running for a position on Student Council for the 2026-27 school year, you need to complete each step below. Contact Mrs. Muthusubramanian (rmuthusubramanian@wcpss.net) or Mrs. Smith (jesimms@wcpss.net) if you have questions!
There will be an interest meeting on Monday, September 28th from 3:30-4:15 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 Monday, October 5th 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 Monday, October 5th. 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. Muthusubramanian or Mrs. Smith will email all applicants to verify their candidacy for election status on Wednesday, October 7th 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 Thursday, October 15th by 4:00 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. Muthusubramanian (rmuthusubramanian@wcpss.net) & Mrs. Smith (jesimms@wcpss.net) AND submit to the Campaign Materials Form by 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 15th and drop your poster off in room 3316 before 1st period on Thursday, October 15th (during homeroom 7:45-8:15 am).
STEP 6
STEP 6
Lastly, it will be time to campaign and vote!
You can campaign on October 15th and 16th following the campaign guidelines that are listed below. Make sure to be respectful to all candidates!
You can vote between October 19th-20th. 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, October 26th. Check your email Sunday, October 25th for results.
VOTING INFORMATION
VOTING INFORMATION
Students who have been approved for the ballot will be allowed to campaign on October 16th-19th.
Election videos can be viewed during Advisory on campaign and voting days.
Voting will be open from Monday, October 19th - Tuesday, October 20th.
Results will be announced Monday, October 26th,
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