Frederick, MD – Linganore High School junior Alex Thomas has been elected as the next Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) for Frederick County. Thomas was chosen from a field of five candidates. His one-year term begins July 1, and until then, he will shadow current SMOB Elijah Steele from Gov. Thomas Johnson High School.
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) middle and high school students voted online in January for the 2025–26 SMOB. The election was finalized on Wednesday, February 19, after delegates from each middle and high school cast their votes during the Frederick County Association of Student Councils’ General Assembly.
In addition to his upcoming role on the Board, Alex is the president of the Linganore High School Class of 2026, leading the planning of class events and fundraisers. He is also active in the Frederick Association of Student Councils (FCASC), where he currently serves as Legislative Affairs Coordinator after previously holding the Publications Director position. Thomas is also involved with the Maryland Association of Student Councils as the Convention Committee Chair and is a member of the FCPS Citizens Advisory Council.
In the community, Alex has volunteered with Rebuilding Together Frederick, the Libertytown Lions Club, and the Boy Scouts of America.
The SMOB role brings a vital student perspective to the Board of Education. SMOBs are expected to honor the diverse viewpoints of students, improve communication between the student body, staff, and board members, and actively engage students in discussions about board policies and decisions.