Competitive Events

The Connecticut Association of Student Councils (CASC) offers a variety of student-centered leadership competitions designed to encourage excellence in service, communication, collaboration, and school engagement. Through events such as CSV and Top Project, CASC Competitions give student councils/governments the opportunity to highlight their initiatives, share effective practices, and strengthen leadership skills. These events foster teamwork, creativity, and community involvement while connecting students from across the state in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Learn more about CASC Competitions with the links below

CSV

TOP PROJECT

RWB SCHOOLS

PEP RALLY

Connecticut Student Voice

Individual Event (MS/HS)

About

CASC is dedicated to empowering student leaders and creating opportunities for their voices to be heard. Inspired by the Michigan Association of School Councils, CASC is proud to introduce Connecticut Student Voice (CSV).

This year’s CSV Theme is

“Overcoming fear and failure on the path to success.”

What is CSV?

CSV is designed to give our leaders the opportunity to present mini-keynotes at Convention in “PechaKucha” style. “PechaKucha” is a fast-paced, powerful presentation style known for telling stories through images rather than text. They use the 10x20 rule (10 slides, automatically advancing every 20 seconds) which encourages student speakers to practice their public speaking skills and link images to words.

Presentation Information

The PechaKucha style of presentation allows students to fully engage with their audience while simultaneously executing the critical components of public speaking. Students will bridge content knowledge on their selected topic with powerful images designed to support their presentation.

Presentations must be created in either PowerPoint or Google Slides, utilizing the transitioning slides to stay on point and move your presentation forward automatically.

Selection Process

To be selected to present at the Convention, students must first present at their district conference. Four students will be chosen from the district conferences (one from each district, or, if not all districts have participants, the top four presenters overall) to present at the Convention.

Timeline

Application due February 13. (Video of their CSV, showing slides behind them while they present.)
February 14 schools notified if there are errors in upload.
February 20 schools must fix all errors by today.
February 22 committee meets to select top 4 to compete at Convention.
February 23 schools notified if they are advancing.
Day of delegates vote for their favorite CSV

Event Documents

Top Project

Team Event (MS/HS)

About

The Top Projects Award recognizes Student Councils/ Governments across our association that have established a group project showcasing their creativity and collaboration as a group to better themselves, their community, or other communities.

Timeline

Application due February 13.
February 14 schools notified if there are errors in upload.
February 20 schools must fix all errors by today.
February 22 committee meets to select top 6 to compete at Convention.
February 23 schools notified if they are advancing.

Event Documents

More about Top Project
Competition Rubric
Competition Submission Form

Red, White and Blue Schools

Team Event (MS/HS)

About

The Red, White & Blue Schools program recognizes K-12 public and private schools that are going above and beyond in their delivery of civic education. By participating in this program, schools are promoting being active and engaged members of their communities.

Red, White & Blue Schools is a partnership program between the Connecticut Secretary of the State, the Connecticut State Department of Education, and the Connecticut Democracy Center in residence at Connecticut’s Old State House. Support is provided by the Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts and CT Humanities.

Event Documents