Student Council
- Recognition
The King Philip High School Student Council is recognized statewide as a Silver Council of Excellence presented by the Massachusetts Association of Student Councils (MASC). The council also has Bronze Council of Excellence awards.
- Massachusetts Association of Student Councils (MASC)
The King Philip High School Student Council participates in numerous MASC events. The council attends Spring and Fall Regional Conferences. KP is a part of the South Eastern Massachusetts Association of Student Councils (SEMASC), a region of MASC, the MASC Annual Conference held in March in Hyannis, MA, Officershop, where Executive Board Officers can receive training in their positions, Presidents Dinner where the President and Advisor meet Presidents and Advisors from across the state, and members can also attend the MASC Summer Leadership Conference.
- Executive Board
The Executive Board of the KPHS Student Council consists of 13 students elected by members of the Student Council. Each grade at KPHS elects four Student Council Representatives to the council to represent the grade.
- Auxiliary Student Council
The King Philip Student Council also has an Auxiliary Council. This group is part of the Student Council, but the members are not elected. Students can apply to be part of the Auxiliary Student Council.
Events The council hosts numerous events throughout the year including dances, spirit days/weeks, class competitions, a talent show, Lip Sync Contest, and more.
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