USD 475 release
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. – Geary County Schools USD 475 is establishing a National Elementary Honor Society chapter in its elementary schools this school year.
“I’m really excited that USD 475 schools are going to be able to have the National Elementary Honor Society this year. By having this in all of our elementary schools, our students are going to learn more about what role they can play in making our community a better place to work and live,” said Jennifer Black, Geary County Schools USD 475 Director of Elementary Education.
NEHS will provide Geary County Schools USD 475 fourth and fifth grade students a place to develop and practice their skills for service and leadership not only in the community, but also at their school.
By adding the elementary chapter, the district will now have a National Honor Society at elementary, middle and high school.
“Geary County Schools USD 475 strives to achieve the Kansas CAN award for civic engagement through activities that connect with Junction City, Fort Riley, Grandview and the Milford communities. The National Elementary Honor Society chapters will work towards service-learning and school-wide service day projects to achieve this building goal,” said Black.
NEHS promotes the four pillars of scholarship, responsibility, service and leadership. Through exploration of each pillar, student members, who will be recognized for their accomplishments, learn many valuable life lessons, including the importance of personal responsibility and giving back to the community.
Each elementary school will have an advisor and committee to help determine who is selected for the National Honor Society. To be nominated, students must have at least a standard grade of a three, demonstrate service to the community and record a 95% attendance rate, while having no behavior referrals. The application and ultimate selection will be based on the four pillars.
Each elementary school will develop its own by-laws and timeline for selection. Once students are selected, they will be inducted into the chapter.