The name of this organization shall be the Hartford Memorial Middle School Student Council
The purpose of the HMMS Student Council is to:
Represent the voices, ideas, and concerns of all HMMS students.
Promote school spirit, pride, and a positive school culture.
Plan and lead school-wide events and activities.
Organize service projects that support the school and local community.
Develop leadership skills among students.
Work collaboratively with staff and administration to improve the school experience.
Any student in grades 6–8 at Hartford Memorial Middle School may participate in Student Council activities.
Hurricane Havoc Chair (1)
Winter Carnival Chair (1)
Spring Spectacular Chair (1)
Hartford Memorial Marathon Dance Chairs (4)
Fundraising Chair
Secretary
Students running for office must:
Be in good academic standing.
Demonstrate positive behavior and citizenship.
Be willing to commit time and effort to Student Council responsibilities.
Complete an application and/or receive a staff recommendation.
Elections will take place in September.
Candidates may campaign through speeches, posters, or school-approved methods.
Voting will be conducted by students in their respective grades.
Officers and representatives serve for one full school year.
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Student Council will meet monthly during the school year.
Officers will meet bi-weekly during the school year.
Members are expected to attend all meetings unless excused.
Special meetings may be called by the advisor.
HMMS Student Council will be guided by one or more faculty advisors
Advisors support students, ensure school policies are followed, and help facilitate activities
Amendments to this Constitution may be proposed by any member.
Proposed changes must be shared at least one meeting before a vote.
A 2/3 majority vote is required for approval.
All Student Council members are expected to:
Attend meetings regularly and be on time.
Actively participate in discussions and activities.
Demonstrate leadership, respect, and responsibility.
Serve as positive role models for the HMMS community.
Members may miss no more than 3 meetings per school year unless excused.
Continued absences may result in removal from Student Council.
Members must follow all HMMS school rules.
Disciplinary issues may result in warnings or removal from Student Council.
Members should represent HMMS positively at all times.
Student Council may create committees such as:
Hurrican Havoc
Winter Carnival
Spring Spectacular
Hartford Memorial Marathon Dance
Fundraising
Each committee will:
Have a student leader.
Report updates during meetings.
To plan a new Student Council event:
Present the idea at a meeting.
Discuss and vote on approval.
Assign committees and responsibilities.
Work with advisor for administrative approval.
Promote the event to the school.
Execute and reflect on the event.
All fundraising must be approved by school administration.
Funds must support Student Council activities or school initiatives.
The Fundraising Chair and advisor will oversee all funds.
A member or officer may be removed if they:
Do not meet expectations.
Have excessive absences.
Violate school rules.
Removal may include:
Advisor decision.
Conference with the student.
Majority vote of Student Council (if necessary).
Student Council may communicate through:
Morning announcements.
Posters displayed in approved areas.
School-approved digital platforms.
This Constitution and By-Laws will take effect upon approval by:
Hartford Memorial Middle School Student Council.
Faculty Advisor(s).
School Administration.