9th Grade Elections

Applications for Freshman Elections are open!

The purpose of Student Council at Sanderson High School is to develop and practice good citizenship in the student body, to provide direction of school activities, and assist in the management of student concerns.

Student Council members are involved with events such as:

• New Student Orientation

• Homecoming

• The Food Drive

• Holly Days

• Campus Beautification

• Prom

• And more! 

If you are interested in joining, please read below for next steps. 

Optional Interest Meeting

We will have an interest meeting on Thursday, August 28th after school in the media center!

If you cannot attend one of the meetings, you are welcome to email Ms. Chiott (ochiott@wcpss.net).

Record a Speech

Speeches are available for students to view while voting. You will record your speech on your own; you can use a laptop, tablet, or phone (landscape view is best). Speeches should be no more than 30 seconds and must be delivered alone. No music, props, or special effects are allowed. Talk slowly and clearly. There are two sample speeches linked below (you must be logged into your WakeID to view. 

Example Speech 1

Example Speech 2

Upload the final copy of your speech to Google Drive, and change the share settings to “share with Wake County Public School System”. You will copy and paste the link for your speech on the last slide of your application.

Submit your Application

Use the link below to complete the online application. You must be logged into your WakeID to access the application. 

Freshman Student Council Application

Applications must be submitted by Friday, September 12th at 2:30 PM. Late applications will not be accepted. When your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email to your school email address. 

Campaigning                                                                                    

Campaigning begins September 13th and ends September 17th. You may create up to three posters, and all must be appropriate. 

• DO NOT tape to painted surfaces. 

• DO NOT cover-up other posters or information items for clubs, etc. 

• Clean up ALL campaign materials after elections are over. 

You are also allowed to campaign on social media. You are expected to run a fair campaign and be gracious to your opponents.  Your attitude and cooperation will determine if your name will appear on the final ballot.

Elections

Voting will take place through a Google Form on September 18th and 19th. Only 9th graders vote in the elections for freshman class council. 14 students are elected to class council. The ballot will allow each voter to vote for up to 14 candidates. The ballot will close at 2:30 PM on September 19th. 

Appointments

Class advisors are able to appoint additional members to class council after elections. To be appointed, students must have participated in the traditional election process. For ninth graders, appointments are handled through a lottery. Approximately 16 students will be appointed to class council. Students who are appointed have all the same responsibilities and opportunities that elected students have. 

Results

The results will also be posted on the @sandersonstudents Instagram account and emailed to all students who ran on September 19th once all the votes are counted. 

Need help with your application or have questions? Email Ms. Chiott (ochiott@wcpss.net). Don't wait until the last minute to ask for help!