News
Advise: February/March 2019
One cannot deny that school is a busy place. With classes, new learning initiatives, sports, clubs, celebrations, and of course, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, and student council meetings, students and staff are constantly juggling multiple commitments. Download Full Issue Features Looking Outside the Classroom to Engage Students M. Diane McCormick Make the...
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)
Raise Some Dough by Breaking Bread
The term “breaking bread” was originally quite literal: a meal during which participants broke apart a loaf of bread to share. Today, breaking bread refers to a comfortable, shared interaction that usually involves a meal of some kind. School organizations looking to raise money have discovered that fundraisers featuring restaurant meals serve a dual function...
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)
Big-Picture Leadership
Special Olympics. He never met the athletes benefiting from this National Honor Society (NHS) fundraiser, but an immersive summer week in Washington, D.C., had brought him face to face with lives far different than his. “It was easy for me to understand the connection because I learned that there’s more to it than what you...
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)
From the Directors: December/January 2019
It’s hard to believe we are halfway through the school year! Make your school’s final month of the calendar year a “December to remember” by documenting your chapter or council’s holiday service projects on social media with #EngageInChange and adding them to the National Student Project Database. #EngageInChange is a simple idea that fosters participation...
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)
A Conversation With… Margaret Lincoln
Dr. Margaret “Gigi” Lincoln, NHS adviser at Lakeview High School in Battle Creek, MI, has won numerous awards for her outstanding service in education during her 41-year tenure, including the Distinguished Professional Award by the Calhoun Area School Board Members Association; the Margaret Grazier Award for Contribution to the Profession, for library services, by the...
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)
NatStuCo Update: December/January 2019
Registration is open for the 2019 National Student Council Conference! This annual event is a unique opportunity for student council members and advisers to sharpen their leadership skills and connect with council members from around the country. Plus, National Student Council (NatStuCo) member schools receive special discounts to attend. Middle level and high school student leaders...
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)
Honor Society Update: December/January 2019
We all like to have choices. Thanks to NHS, one young student is now attending the college of her choosing after winning the national NHS Scholarship. “I grew up knowing I wanted to go to college, but not being able to pay for it meant I had to work even harder,” says Jenny Rodriguez, winner...
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)
Advise: December/January 2019
One cannot deny that school is a busy place. With classes, new learning initiatives, sports, clubs, celebrations, and of course, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, and student council meetings, students and staff are constantly juggling multiple commitments. Download Full Issue Features A Better World Through Local Impact 2018 NASSP Student Leadership Advisory Committee...
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)
Put This Into Practice: December/January 2019
Objective Students will reflect on their own performance and also the performance of others. Materials Two notecards per student Writing utensils Time Required 15 minutes, once a month (or whatever frequency you feel is appropriate) Background Frequently, students do not take the time to recognize their accomplishments or enjoy the small moments that lead to...
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)
Collaboration Space: December/January 2019
Chuck-a-Duck The student council at Mason City High School in Iowa decided to give their student body something to quack about by hosting a chuck-a-duck tournament. Council members sold rubber duckies for $2 per throw and had participants hurl the ducks at a big bullseye in the middle of their gymnasium. Once all ducks were...
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)
The Middle Ground: December/January 2019
Over the years as a middle level adviser, I have talked to other advisers, student leaders in other districts, and my own students to find out the biggest needs of any council. I have taken that feedback and developed a training to help lay the foundation for success. Consider implementing these practical tips and protocols...
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)
Take 10: December/January 2019
#EngageInChange Join the new initiative developed by the 2018 NASSP Student Leadership Advisory Committee, which is devoted to effecting positive change at the community level. The initiative will focus on three strands: Engagement: Educating peers or the community about an important issue and encouraging them to find solutions. Empowerment: Using student voice to take action....
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)
Morning Announcements: December/January 2019
Celebrate Student Achievements The time is fast approaching to honor your NJHS students with the NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award! Nominations open January 14 and are due by February 25, 2019. Chapter advisers may submit as many members in good standing as they wish. (Note: Past recipients are not eligible.) Winners receive $500 in the form...
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)
A Better World Through Local Impact
Making the world a better place can start with the smallest of changes in our schools and communities. That’s why NASSP’s Student Leadership Advisory Committee launched #EngageInChange—to spread global citizenship by promoting direct action at the community level. The first NASSP Student Leadership Advisory Committee was formed during the 2016–17 school year. It aimed to...
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)
Honor Society News: November 2018
TOP NEWS NHS Scholarship Application Process Open The NHS Scholarship application process is open! Advisers must download the application procedures to distribute to active senior members of your chapter who are in good standing. Members must complete their applications by December 7. Download and distribute this information for your members today. Why Apply...
2018–19, Honor Society News
Advise: October/November 2018
One cannot deny that school is a busy place. With classes, new learning initiatives, sports, clubs, celebrations, and of course, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, and student council meetings, students and staff are constantly juggling multiple commitments. Download Full Issue Features Diamonds in the Rough M. Diane McCormick What’s Your Problem? Jim Paterson...
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)
The Middle Ground: October/November 2018
At Harlan Community Middle School (HCMS) in Iowa, we have 21 elected representatives in our student council (seven from each grade). Our council is involved in supporting school activities, hosting fundraisers, providing community service, and growing leaders. We treat student council as an opportunity for students to experience leadership—a quality we believe is learned. In...
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)
NatStuCo Update: October/November 2018
A student body can greatly improve its school and community when it unites for positive change, but the trouble is finding a way to make sure every student’s voice is heard. That is where the Raising Student Voice & Participation (RSVP) program comes in. This summit-based framework uses the leadership of your student council to...
Advise, Volume 47 (2018-2019)