The Stock Market Game™

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Choose the Session that Best Fits Your Needs

Summer Session – June 29, 2026 – August 14, 2026 (Free non competitive session)

Yearlong Session – September 8, 2025 – April 10, 2026

Fall Session – October 6, 2025 – December 12, 2025

Spring Session – February 2, 2026 – April 10, 2026

Enrich Spring Session – April 13, 2026 – June 5, 2026 (non competitive)

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What’s The Stock Market Game™?

An interactive, online simulation where students (grades 4–12) invest a virtual $100,000 in real-time stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.

It’s run nationally by the SIFMA Foundation and administered in Maryland by MCEE.

How It Works

Students form teams and make investment decisions over a set period (weeks to months).
They track their portfolios, learning how market events impact performance.
Teachers receive curriculum guides and lesson plans to connect the simulation to economics, math, and financial literacy standards.

Skills Students Gain

Financial Knowledge: Understanding stocks, bonds, mutual funds, diversification, and risk.
Critical Thinking: Making informed choices based on research and analysis.
Collaboration: Working in teams to plan and adjust strategies.
Decision-Making: Learning consequences of short- vs. long-term financial moves.

Impact

Students gain real-world money management skills in a risk-free environment.
Many report feeling more confident about saving, investing, and planning for their financial futures.
It’s one of the most popular financial literacy tools for Maryland schools.

Is There a Cost?

For Maryland public school classrooms, the Stock Market Game is completely free—our generous sponsors make that possible! Private, independent, and faith-based schools, as well as adult or community groups, may have a small fee. Just email us at mcee@towson.eduand we can detail the nominal fees for your class or group.

Videos

SMG Prep Videos are intended for teachers/advisors who would like tips on getting started, those who need a refresher, and those wanting more info about the SMG.

Super Bowl Lesson

Download this year’s Super Bowl lesson on stock prices and the Super Bowl. Learn how this sporting event can make changes in the stock market.

Stock Market Game State Winners 2025-2026

Fall 2025 Winners

State Winners:
Elementary: Waverly Elementary – Advisor: Amy Cargiulo
Middle: Easton Middle – Advisor: Ed Keeler
High: Old Mill High – Advisor: Shawn McMahon

Regional Elementary School Winners:
North: North Bend Elementary – Advisor: Kathleen Thompson
Central: Waverly Elementary – Advisor: Amy Cargiulo
South: Pemberton Elementary – Advisor: Brenda Rhoads

Regional Middle School Winners:
North: Nottingham Middle – Advisor: Alexis Kurtz
Central: St Paul’s School – Advisor: Brendan Ford
South: Wicomico Middle – Advisor: Brian Yates

Regional High School Winners:
North: Middletown High – Advisor: Rob Phelan
Central: Quince Orchard High – Advisor: Matt Marsden
South: Stephen Decatur High – Advisor: Kurt Marx

Spring 2026 Winners

State Winners:
Elementary: Ring Factory Elementary – Advisor: Melissa Prestianni
Middle: Jemicy School – Advisor: Charlotte Gaylin
High: Old Mill High – Advisor: Shawn McMahon

Regional Elementary School Winners:
North: Abingdon Elementary – Advisor: Debra Siegel
Central: Chapel District Elementary – Advisor: Jen McGuckin
South: Northwestern Elementary – Advisor: Melissa Hileman

Regional Middle School Winners:
North: St. Paul’s School – Advisor: Lisa Roberts
Central: Stevensville Middle – Advisor: Mary Curry
South: Wicomico Middle – Advisor: Brian Yates

Regional High School Winners:
North: North Harford High – Advisor: Jessica McGIvern
Central: Damascus High- Advisor: Ken Buffum
South: Arundel High – Advisor: Stephen Metzger

Yearlong 2025-2026 Winners

State Winners:
Elementary: The Gilman School – Advisor: Peter Hawkins
Middle: Francis Scott Key Elem/Middle – Advisor: Felicity Ross
High: Arundel High – Advisor: Stephen Metzger

Regional Elementary School Winners:
North: Homestead Wakefield Elementary – Advisor: Dan Bohlman
Central: Deep Run Elementary – Advisor: Heather Dexter
South: Medfield Heights Elementary – Advisor: Jay Forbes

Regional Middle School Winners:
North: Garrison Forest School – Advisor: Lindsay Kelland
Central: Holy Redeemer School – Advisors: Theodore Scott, Joseph Criscuoli
South: Francis Scott Key Elem/Middle – Advisor: Felicity Ross

Regional High School Winners:
North: Boys’ Latin of MD – Advisors: Ritchie Schell
Central: Montgomery Blair High – Advisor: Marc Grossman
South: Potomac High – Advisor: Kimberly Rader

Stock Market Game™ Tie-Ins to Maryland Content Standards

ELA Standards

Financial Literacy Standards

Social Studies Standards

For More Information, Contact:

Renee Baylin, Association Director of Student Programs
Email Address: rbaylin@towson.edu

Maryland Council on Economic Education
Phone Number: (410) 704-2137

Testimonials

Success Stories

“I want to emphasize that the Maryland Council on Economic Education has been a cornerstone for personal finance and economics in our school system. Whenever we need assistance, they provide free professional development. They send us to conferences and help our team sign up for stock market games – all of these incredible opportunities that we simply would not have access to otherwise.”

– Jill Holland

Supervisor of Social Studies and Media, Somerset County Public Schools.

“Last year was my first time using the Stock Market Game in my classroom. Being new, it was fearful to try. But I did it for my kids and they had the most amazing time. They learned so much and it taught me that kids have different learning styles, and the Stock Market Game experience allowed me to engage with my students in new ways.”