Student Government Day

Purpose

To provide our community’s youth the opportunity to learn the purpose and mechanics of county-level government, and be able to participate in a way to further their understanding of how local government works. Students who recognize and understand this will become more informed and involved citizens and voters.

Former President Richard Nixon wrote in his 1972 Proclamation: National Student Government Day, that student government organizations can “offer young people early and vital experience in exercising a voice in matters of common concern, reconciling diverse interests, and selecting leaders to express representative views. Equally important, active and responsible student governments can exert a constructive influence in shaping the on-going reform and self renewal of our educational communities.”

Student Government Day 2026

Student Government Day for 2026 will be held in February. The date and tentative agenda will be announced by the end of December.

To participate in Student Government Day, applicants must:

Be a Macomb County student in 9-12th grade
Submit an essay, by January 9, 2026, with the following requirements:
- Topic: The effects of social media on mental health.
- Length: At least one page and no more than three pages (single-spaced).
- Submission: Must be made through the form below with all information completed and essay attached as a Word document or PDF.

$1,000 Scholarship

The Commissioners will choose the best essay and award that student with a $1,000 scholarship. The winner will be announced at the Full Board meeting following the Student Government Day program.