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5 Ways to Stay Inspired Through June
The end of the school year can bring up a variety of emotions. Many of us are relieved about the break ahead, but itâs also normal to feel sadness, frustration, and plain old fatigueâespecially when testing, graduation, and perhaps a few behavioral spikes are on the calendar ahead. (more…)
Mental Health/Wellness
5 Ways to Keep Everyone Engaged at GraduationÂ
For schools that begin in August and end in June, the 2025â26 school year is almost over. That means that here at KaĘťiulani Elementary School in Honolulu, HI, weâve already started planning our promotion ceremony. Itâll be a celebration that unites our Hawaiian âohana (family) with a unique blend of history, hula, and chocolate haupia pie. (more…)
School Leadership
5 Ways Our High School Celebrates National Student Leadership WeekÂ
Today, Liberty County High School in Hinesville, GA, is proud to begin celebratingâŻNational Student Leadership Week.âŻOur schoolâs theme this year is âLead the Way!â Events have been organized by our student council and National Honor Society (NHS) chapter. All clubs and student organizations are invited to participate in a week full of meaningful activities that promote leadership, unity, and school pride. (more…)
Student Leadership
Removing the Price Tag From Prom NightÂ
Spring is a season of milestones in high schools across the country, and nothing captures that energy quite like prom. However, behind the excitement of venue reveals and grand marches lies a quiet anxiety for many of our families: the cost. At Harrison High School in Harrison, AR, where 60% of our student body qualifies for free...
Student Leadership
What I Brought Home From LEADÂ
As students, we are frequently told, "You are the leaders of tomorrow." Although a lovely sentiment, it ignores the fact that we are also the leaders of today. I used to passively accept that "tomorrow" timeline from others. However, it was not until I returned from the LEAD Conference earlier this month, carrying much more than I anticipated, that I truly understood the significance of...
Student Leadership
What to Know About the All-New Second StepÂŽÂ Tiered InterventionsÂ
Itâs not easy being in middle school. As students navigate an increasingly complex world, theyâre also dealing with major changes to their bodies and brains. For kids with additional needsâbe they academic, behavioral, social, or emotionalâthe stakes are even higher. The Second StepÂŽ team understands that while educators want to go above and beyond to give those students the extra support they need, the resources to do so arenât always availableâor affordable. (more…)
Guest Blogs
Our Student Showcase for Black History Month Â
South Florida is a cultural melting pot, and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, is no different. Our 3,100 students represent a wide variety of cultures, which we celebrate intentionally 365 days of the year. (more…)
School Leadership, Student Leadership
How Our NEHS Chapter Supports Students Experiencing Stress and AnxietyÂ
As an adviser, Iâve always felt that I am not the driver of our National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) chapter. Instead, Iâm more like the bumper making sure that everyone is safe and then covering everything as an administrator. I let my students direct the path that our chapter takes in the way of service projects because I want the projects that we do to...
Mental Health/Wellness, Student Leadership
Getting Your Honor Society Ready for Spring InductionsÂ
Spring induction season is a time of celebration and reflection. Itâs when chapters honor students for their academic excellence and welcome new members to their school's NHS chapter. For advisers, itâs also a rewarding opportunity to recognize scholarship, service, leadership, and character in action. (more…)
Student Leadership
Insights Into Peer Supports From the National Student Council Â
A recent publication by the Partnership for Student Success (PSS) at the Johns Hopkins University Everyone Graduates Center highlights several models for how high school students can be meaningfully involved in support roles that foster success for both those giving and receiving support. After all, peer influence is a powerful driver of student engagement and...
Student Leadership
The Giving TreeâŻÂ
Iâve always dreaded winter break. While my classmates looked forward to family celebrations, I prepared for loneliness. The absence of a ânormalâ family weighed heavily on me, a quiet ache I carried this time of the year. Christmas, once magical in my childhood, slowly lost its warmth the older I got, leaving only reminders of...
Student Leadership
Advocating for My Sister With National Student Council on Capitol Hill Â
Growing up with a little sister with Down syndrome has meant seeing both the beauty and the flaws in how our society treats people with special needs. From watching her cry at home and repeating, âI have no friends,â to watching her face light up when she is with friends who truly accept her, I...
Education Policy, Student Leadership
5 Tips to Encourage Students to Apply for the NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award Â
Each year, NJHS recognizes 500 middle level students for their commitment to the five pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship through the Outstanding Achievement Award (OAA). The students selected receive a $500 college savings plan to support their educational aspirations. (more…)
Student Leadership
Meet a 2025 NHS Chapter Pillar Award WinnerÂ
Each year, NASSP recognizes around 200 NHS and NJHS chapters with Pillar Awards for embracing Honor Society core values. There are five award categories: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character, and Overall Excellence. Winners receive a digital recognition package, including a seal for their chapter website. (more…)
Student Leadership
NHS Chapter Essentials for Every MilestoneÂ
Running an NHS chapter is an exciting responsibilityâbut it also comes with a lot of moving pieces. Whether youâre preparing for inductions, celebrating senior achievements, or recognizing student leadership throughout the year, having the right tools on hand makes everything smoother. Here are a few chapter essentials every adviser should keep stocked: (more…)
Student Leadership
4 Reasons to Engage in Student Council This YearÂ
Ever since my election last spring to the National Student Council, Iâve met some amazing people from our officersâ team, our fantastic state representatives, and our national advisers from NASSP, Ann Postlewaite and Taryn Erminio. However, getting to this point and being able to experience these opportunities is something I would have never imagined for...
Student Leadership
4 Reasons to Build Your Career Pathway Program With NASSPÂ
September isâŻWorkforce Development Month, a time for school leaders to consider how they are preparing students for the careers of tomorrow. In a rapidly evolving job market, the traditional path isn't the only route to success.âŻPrincipals like you can ensure students have access to pathways, bridging the gap between education and meaningful employment. But where...
Education Technology and Innovation
Another Chance to Teach the 4 NHS Pillars Â
Kathryn Kula For NHS advisers, a new school year brings fresh opportunities to develop the next generation of student leaders. Here, Kathryn Kula, a chemistry teacher and NHS and student council adviser at Jefferson Township High School in Jefferson, NJ, shares how she helps students better understand and uphold the four pillars of NHS. (more…)
Student Leadership
Meet NASSP Middle Level National Assistant Principal of the Year Liz NelsonÂ
Elizabeth âLizâ Nelson, the associate principal of Pilgrim Park Middle School in Elm Grove, WI, was recently named NASSPâs 2025 Middle Level National Assistant Principal of the Year. We asked her about the honor and what it means to her and her school. (more…)
School Leadership
Four Tips to Make Middle School Graduation a SuccessÂ
At Butler Middle School in Waukesha, WI, where Laura Jennaro is the principal, more than 250 eighth graders will gather in June for the last event of their middle school years: graduation. The school calls it a recognition ceremony to keep the focus on recognizing studentsâ varied achievements and to help them celebrate a milestone...
School Leadership