JPS Elementary Schools Achieve National Beta School of Merit Status
North Jackson Elementary inducted 25 students in grades four (top) and 5 (bottom) into the National Junior Beta Club in 2015-2016. |
Three Jackson Public Schools elementaries have achieved 2016 National Beta School of Merit status.
"This prestigious honor is a true indication of the District's dedication to academic excellence, leadership development, and commitment to celebrating our scholars' success," said JPS Superintendent Dr. Cedrick Gray.
The following schools have earned this award by offering National Beta to all eligible grades on their campuses:
- Bates Elementary School, Principal Stephen Johnson
- North Jackson Elementary School, Principal Kimberly Smith
- Timberlawn Elementary School, Principal Jamellah Johnson
"I am extremely proud of this major national accomplishment by the principals, teachers, students, and staff of each school," said Dr. Gray.
The mission statement of the National Beta Club is: to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students. Members are required to adhere to the Beta mission and learn to embrace and embody its four pillars.
The National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. For more than 80 years, it has prepared today's students to be tomorrow's leaders. The organization has awarded over $5 million in scholarships since 1991. There are now more than 450,000 active members and more than 8,750 clubs nationally and internationally. For more information about the National Beta Club, please visit https://www.betaclub.org/.