AIMS: Middle School Focus

Welcome to the page specifically for our middle school students.

Serving as the 2nd Vice President of the Maryland Association of Student Councils, Vaydant Tripathi is dedicated to representing and supporting middle school students across Maryland.

Action in Middle School (AIMS), is designed specifically for middle school students. AIMS was created just for middle schoolers—just for YOU!  The AIMS forums offer an opportunity to learn about AIMS and MASC.

Throughout the year, the AIMS Forums give middle school students a place to share ideas and concerns, tackle issues, build leadership skills, hear from special guests, advocate for issues that matter in their schools, and showcase school projects.
You only need to register once—we’ll send you reminders and login details the day before each forum and again an hour before it begins.
The AIMS Forum is open to all interested middle school leaders and advisors.  Students do NOT need to be an officer or on staff in their school student councils!
Register at least two days before the event. You only need to register once—your login credentials will be automatically sent for future forums. Join as many sessions as your schedule allows.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Sunday, February 21, 2027
Sunday, April 18, 2027

 Yearly AIMS Kickoff Event – 6:00 p.m., Monday, September 20, 2027

MASC depends on middle school students to step up, learn, and become strong leaders.
Here is some information to help you.

Apply to other MASC committees

Link to other MASC committee opportunities

Become a MASC member school

Link to Information for Advisors

Only a school advisor or administrator can complete the application form for school membership in MASC.  The membership application is open July 1 through January 1 annually.

“Why Middle School?” Movie

Why Middle School Movie (YouTube)

Upcoming MASC events & opportunities

Link to MASC Events and Conferences

Middle School Resources

(Resources are “tagged” with the title “Middle School Focus” in the “Leadership Resources Handouts and Presentation” pages)

Link to all MASC Resources

Going GOLD for SGA – basic standards for a student council

If you have any questions, concerns, or issues, please reach out by using our “Contact Us” page.  Do not use a school system email as your school system will block any reply from MASC.