MAHS/MASC is an organization that provides high schools and middle level schools, advisors, and students with an opportunity to participate in leadership activities to better themselves, their student councils and honor societies, and their schools. Through local, region, state, and national meetings and conventions, students get the opportunity to participate in the governmental process, interact with students from other schools, participate in service projects, and develop strong social and leadership skills.
The Minnesota Association of Honor Societies (MAHS) participate in a State Leadership Convention for its members. The MAHS executive committee is elected at this convention. Members can apply for four $500 scholarships. Individual awards to outstanding chapters, individual members, and advisors are also awarded. The executive committee, composed of elected student officers and a state advisor, meet to plan conventions and conferences, selects award recipients, and coordinate a newsletter.
Members of MAHS are also members of the Minnesota Honor Society (MHS) and Minnesota Junior Honor Society (MJrHS). Both of these organizations provide pins, cards, and certificates recognizing their membership.
The Minnesota Association of Student Councils (MASC) participate in a State Leadership convention for its members. The MASC executive committee is elected at this convention. Members can apply for two MASC scholarships and two Ardis Kyker scholarships. Individual awards to outstanding student councils, individual members, and advisors are also awarded. The executive committee, comprised of elected student officers and a state advisor, meet to plan conventions and conferences, selects award recipients, and coordinate a newsletter. MASC has ten divisions: Capital, Central, Eastern, Hennepin, Northeast, Northwest, South Central, Southeast, Southwest, and Western.