Student Leadership Week: Elementary Mini Leadership Workshops

“Come in, come in, don't stop, don't stop, don't stop….” On April 19 and 27 the Highlands 8th Grade Council visited Pearl City and Lehua Elementary schools for Leadership Week 2017. We cheered them up by, of course, starting with off with tons of cheers, icebreakers and energizers! From there we focused on teaching specific leadership skills through fun activities like Card Towers, Team Cup Stack Challenge! and Cat and Mouse. We honestly had such a great time during Leadership Week, I mean look at these pictures! The students got to learn some very meaningful skills that they will surely use in the near future, like when they come up to our school, Highlands Intermediate ;)   Thea, 8th Grade Secretary

Highlands Intermediate Receives National Student Council Award!

Pearl City, HI—For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, Highlands Intermediate Student Council has been awarded a 2017 National Gold Council of Excellence Award by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC).  There are 9 schools in the state of Hawaii with this distinction, with Highlands Intermediate being the only middle school represented!

“Receiving an NASC National Gold Council of Excellence Award reflects the highest dedication on the part of the school to providing a strong, well-rounded student council program,” said Ann Postlewaite, National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) student programs director. “NASC applauds the work of the National Gold Councils of Excellence and challenges them to continue their leadership and service to their schools and communities.”

“I couldn’t be more proud of this group of student leaders in creating such an awesome and energizing environment that reverberated throughout the 2016-17 school year!  Even more amazing was the way our student leaders incorporated this year’s school theme “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter!” into all the activities the entire school year, turning Highlands into Hogwarts, our teachers in Professors and our Gym into the pitch for our inaugural Highlands Quidditch Cup! This Highlands Student Council 16-17 is the best I’ve ever had the privilege of working with in my 10 years at Highlands Intermediate School!” — Mr. Eric White

To meet the requirements for the NASC National Council of Excellence Award, a student council must meet a variety of criteria. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings, a democratic election process, and membership in NASC, councils demonstrate things such as leadership training for council members, teacher/staff appreciation activities, student recognition programs, school and community service projects, spirit activities, goal setting, financial planning, and active participation in state and national student council associations. Those councils awarded the gold level have successfully demonstrated the highest levels of leadership.

To learn more about the National Council of Excellence Award, visit www.nasc.us/ncoe.

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Highlands Displays Quality Leadership

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Pearl Highlands Intermediate has been awarded a 2015 National Gold Council of Excellence Award from National Association of Student Councils (NACS) for its community leadership, service and activities.  NASC’s goal is to help student councils around the nation become more effective organizations.  “We are proud of our student leaders and their commitment to school improvement,” stated principal Amy Martinson. “We applaud Mr. Eric White, the student activities coordinator, for his leadership.”  In order to receive such recognition, Pearl Highlands Elementary’s student council had to uphold its written constitution, have regular meetings, conduct a democratic election process and more.  The student council also had to demonstrate leadership training for its members, teachers and staff, and sponsor appreciation activities, student-recognition programs, school and community service projects, goal setting, financial planning and more.  According to NASC, schools like Pearl Highlands that earn the excellence award displayed the highest levels of leadership. For more information, visit www.nasc.us/national-councils-of-excellence

Highlands Student Council Receives National Award!

For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, Highlands Intermediate student council has been awarded a 2015 National Gold Council of Excellence Award  by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC). "Receiving an NASC National Gold Council of Excellence Award reflects the highest dedication on the part  of the school to providing a strong, well-rounded student council program," said Ann Postlewaite, National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) student programs director. .NASC applauds the work of the National Gold Councils of Excellence and challenges them to continue their leadership and service to their schools and communities."

“We are proud of our student leaders and their commitment to school improvement.  We applaud Mr. Eric White, the Student Activities Coordinator, for his leadership.” - Ms. Amy Martinson, Principal

To meet the requirements for the NASC National Council of Excellence Award,  a student council must meet  a variety of criteria.  ln addition to basic requirements such as  a written constitution, regular meetings,  a democratic election process, and membership in NASC, councils demonstrate things such as leadership training for council members, teacher/staff appreciation activities, student recognition programs, school and community service projects, spirit activities, goal setting, financial planning, and active participation  in state and national student council associations. Those councils awarded the gold level have successfully demonstrated the highest levels of leadership.

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