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The CHALKBOARD
MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Huey L. Porter Middle School
National Beta is proud to announce Huey L. Porter Middle School
as a 2018-2019 National School of Distinction. This award is an honor
for Beta Chapters striving towards academic achievement, exemplary
character, demonstrated leadership and service to others. With an ongoing
quest to instill these qualities in more students, the National Beta School
of Distinction Award is designed to award those schools that show an
increase in membership for the current school year.
Award recipients received a National Beta School of Distinction
banner to proudly display as a symbol of their accomplishment. In addition,
National Beta School of Distinction recipients will be publicized at the
2019 National Beta Convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this June.
“This prestigious honor is a true indication of Huey L. Porter’s
dedication to academic excellence, leadership development and
commitment to celebrating their students’ achievements,” said national
Beta’s chief executive officer, Bobby Hart.
Shirley D. Simmons Middle School
The SSMS SAVE Promise Club sponsored camo day as we “hunted for
a friend.” We discussed the importance of being there for those in our
lives who may be going through a tough time and learned more about
where to turn if help is needed. Remember: YOU can be a lifesaver if
you A.C.T! (Acknowledge that you are seeing warning signs and that
it’s serious, Care: let your friend know how much you care about them,
and Tell a trusted adult that you are worried about your friend).
December’s activities continued to promote a culture of awareness,
kindness, and one that is free of violence with the theme “Bullying is
TACKY!” Students & staff dressed in tacky Christmas sweaters and
Christmas colored attire as we continue to take a stand against bullying!
64 • January 2019