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Highlands Intermediate Student Council Earns National Award
Pearl City, HI — For its exemplary record of leadership, service and activities that improve the school and community, the Highlands Intermediate Student Council has been recognized as a 2024 National Gold Council of Excellence by theNational Association of Student Councils (NASC). The NASC program is supported by its parent organization, theNational Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). The 2024 - 2025 school year exceeded expectations by providing the best, most fun and memorable experience possible for the nearly 900 students at Highlands Intermediate! The Highlands Student Council was able to accomplish this by implementing the Nintendo school theme to the maximum in all student activities and school organizations. Starting with the super amazing Welcome Back Assembly 2024 “Game On!”, the fun didn’t stop through the dozens of other amazing themed events throughout the year! On top of that, every goal set by the Highlands Student Council at the beginning of the year was met and exceeded! Wow! Wow! Wow! “Receiving a National Gold Council of Excellence Award reflects the amazing dedication of the students and school to make their community a better place,” said NASSP CEO Ronn Nozoe. “Highlands Intermediate has gone above and beyond in elevating student voice to ensure they are establishing a positive climate and culture, as well as fostering academic and social growth for all.” “This is my 17th year as Student Activities Coordinator at Highlands Intermediate School and every year I ask myself, “How are we going to top this year? How can it get better than this?” Sure enough, we did it… and by leaps and bounds! This was the most amazing school year ever! I just want to thank this year’s Student Council for putting in the work and having the dedication to making our activities and our program the best it could be!” Mr. White, Highlands Intermediate Student Activities Coordinator A student council must meet a variety of criteria to earn the National Gold Council of Excellence Award. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings and a democratic election process, the councils must have demonstrated successful sponsorship and participation in activities such as leadership development and service to the school and community. Learn more about theNational Council of Excellence Awards.
Talent Show 2024
Q3 ESport Super Smash Brothers
Winter Dance 2023 Spirit Point Results
Spirit Week 2023 Results
Christmas Spirit Week Results
Christmas Spirit Week 2023
Halloween 2023 Spirit Points
Halloween Art Contest 2023
Spooky Story Contest 2023
Fall Dance 2023
Spirit Week 2023
Intramural Quarter 1 Capture the Flag
Quarter 1 E-Sport Mario Kart 23-24
Love 4 Lahaina Fundraiser
Club Rush 2023
Welcome Back Assembly 2023
Highlands Intermediate Earns Gold Council of Excellence for 2023
Highlands Intermediate Student Council Receives Top National Award Pearl City, Hawai’i (May 15, 2023)—For its exemplary record of leadership, service and activities that improve the school and community, the Highlands Intermediate Student Council has been recognized as a 2023 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Student Council (NatStuCo). The NatStuCo program is supported by its parent organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). Highlands Intermediate Student Council 22-23 did an outstanding job by creating an amazing school year of awesome events and activities that brought a sense of normalcy back after the COVID lockdown that involved all 830 students, staff and teachers! From the Welcome Back Assembly “Fantastic Students and Where to Find Them!” to Club Rush to Fall Dance “The Glow Ball” to Highlands Haunted House 10 “The Escape from Azkaban!” to Valentine’s Dance “Love Through the Looking Glass” to the most recent Fun Fridays - the Highlands Student Council 22-23 did it all! We couldn’t be more proud of these fine young students for the extraordinary service and leadership that they provided all year long… “Exceptional student councils are a hallmark of exceptional schools,” said NASSP CEO Ronn Nozoe. “The [school name] council has taken student leadership to the next level, creating a culture promoting scholarship and citizenship that resonates far beyond their team. I’m delighted to recognize their hard work with the National Gold Council of Excellence Award for their commitment to service, leadership and uplifting the voices of their peers.” A student council must meet a variety of criteria to earn the National Council of Excellence Award. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings and a democratic election process, the councils must have demonstrated successful sponsorship and participation in activities such as leadership development and service to the school and community. Learn more about the award here. About National Student Council National Student Council (NatStuCo) provides and promotes professional development and leadership training to student council advisers who, in turn, teach leadership skills to student council members. NatStuCo is dedicated to preparing and empowering student leaders to better serve their schools and communities. For more information, visit NatStuCo.org. About NASSP The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of middle level and high school principals and other school leaders across the United States. NASSP seeks to transform education through school leadership, recognizing that the fulfillment of each student’s potential relies on great leaders in every school committed to the success of each student. Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society and National Student Council.