Duties of Middle School Officers
Let’s explore some of the duties middle school officers might have so you can help your tween know what to expect and make a decision. Keep in mind that these duties might be different from school to school, though they are generally similar.
Class President
The middle school class president often has more responsibility than the other officers. It is an interesting and challenging position, and it offers an excellent opportunity for building leadership and social skills. The president presides over all government meetings and works closely with the school administration and parent boosters. The president also makes sure that the other class officers perform their duties and responsibilities. In addition, the class president may represent the school at functions outside of school, such as school board meetings or in the community.
Class Vice-President
The vice-president is responsible for taking over the duties of the president if they are unable to or has to resign due to a move or a change of school. This also means that the vice-president may oversee meetings or functions if the president is out of town or sick from school. Additionally, the vice-president is often in charge of decorating for school functions. They may also recruit volunteers and delegate responsibilities to volunteer committees.
Class Secretary
The class secretary’s main responsibility is to keep track of records or minutes from meetings, functions, projects, and activities. This is a good position for students who are detail-oriented, organized, and good at communicating. Secretaries also tend to be in charge of communicating news to the student body, boosters, sponsors, and to the school administration. If the student government sends out a newsletter, the secretary will most likely be responsible for that activity.
Class Treasurer
The class treasurer is responsible for the money of the class. Students with an interest in money management and who are organized make great candidates for treasurer. Treasurers make sure that class projects or activities stay within the class budget and that any bills are paid and accounted for. The treasurer also keeps records of financial transactions and communicates the budget and account balance to the administration and the other class members.
Class Historian
The class historian is in charge of documenting the year by taking pictures, writing stories for the school newspaper, and creating a scrapbook of class activities, functions, milestones, etc. The class historian also attends government meetings and supports other members of the student government. If your student shows an interest in journalism or photography, this may be a good fit.
Class Committees
In addition to the student government officers, various committees may help plan and execute a variety of functions or activities throughout the year. For example, some schools have a decorating committee, a food committee, or an activities committee.
A Word From Verywell
If your child takes an interest in student government it’s a good idea to encourage it. Getting involved gives your child the chance to learn how government works and to make a difference at his school. It’s also a wonderful way to learn leadership skills and to learn how to work with others. All of these skills can be quite useful in the future.
