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PTA Leaders to Convene in the Nation's Capital to Take Action for Kids

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • Hundreds of PTA leaders and education advocates from across the country will come together March 5-7 in Alexandria, Va., for the 2024 National PTA Legislative Conference .
  • They will also hear from speakers and participate in workshops to get an update on issues impacting children, families and schools and grow their advocacy skills.
  • National PTA will recognize Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representative Jahana Hayes (D-CT-05) during the conference with its 2024 Congressional Voice for Children Award .
  • Additionally, during the conference, National PTA and Everytown for Gun Safety will be announcing a new collaboration.

Newark Public Schools Senior Wins Top National Honor Society Award

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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NEWARK, N.J., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Honor Society (NHS) and Newark Public Schools are excited to announce that Jeremias Castillo, a senior at Technology High School is the $25,000 National Honor Society Scholarship winner.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Honor Society (NHS) and Newark Public Schools are excited to announce that Jeremias Castillo, a senior at Technology High School is the $25,000 National Honor Society Scholarship winner.
  • NHS is supported by its parent organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), which also administers the National Student Council .
  • Superintendent of Schools Roger Leὀn said, "We are extremely proud of Jeremias' accomplishments as he is an embodiment of the greatness of the students in our high schools in Newark.
  • His family, Technology High School, and the entire city of Newark are proud of him too."

PA Cyber Inducts 93 Students into the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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MIDLAND, Pa., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Collectively, 93 students were inducted into the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School's chapters of the National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) during in-person and virtual ceremonies this fall.

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  • MIDLAND, Pa., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Collectively, 93 students were inducted into the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School's chapters of the National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) during in-person and virtual ceremonies this fall.
  • Pledging their oaths and joining the ranks of the nation's academically elite were 56 National Honor Society students and 37 National Junior Honor Society students.
  • This is a huge accomplishment, and we welcome the opportunity to honor these students that demonstrate excellence in all areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character," said Brian Hayden, CEO of PA Cyber.
  • The criteria for PA Cyber NHS students in grades 1012 is to maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Orion Jean of Fort Worth, Texas named one of America's top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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b'NEWARK, N.J., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Orion Jean, 10, of Fort Worth, Texas, was named one of America\'s top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 on Sunday evening by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards during the program\'s 26th annual, and second fully virtual, national recognition celebration.

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  • b'NEWARK, N.J., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Orion Jean, 10, of Fort Worth, Texas, was named one of America\'s top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 on Sunday evening by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards during the program\'s 26th annual, and second fully virtual, national recognition celebration.
  • Using his contest prize money, along with donations received through the website, Orion began shopping for toys.
  • He also set up toy collection boxes at his school and a community center.
  • Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers theNational Honor Society,National Junior Honor Society,National Elementary Honor Society, andNational Student Council.

Suraj Kulkarni of Corvallis, Oregon named one of America's top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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b'NEWARK, N.J., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Suraj Kulkarni, 18, of Corvallis, Oregon, was named one of America\'s top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 on Sunday evening by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards during the program\'s 26th annual, and second fully virtual, national recognition celebration.

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  • b'NEWARK, N.J., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Suraj Kulkarni, 18, of Corvallis, Oregon, was named one of America\'s top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 on Sunday evening by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards during the program\'s 26th annual, and second fully virtual, national recognition celebration.
  • As a result, "I felt ashamed of my own culture and heritage," he said.
  • Suraj and his team also established a presence on Instagram, and started hosting online awareness conferences to connect students all over the world.
  • Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers theNational Honor Society,National Junior Honor Society,National Elementary Honor Society, andNational Student Council.

Ellie Zimmerman of Purchase, New York named one of America's top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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b'NEWARK, N.J., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ellie Zimmerman, 18, of Purchase, New York, was named one of America\'s top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 on Sunday evening by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards during the program\'s 26th annual, and second fully virtual, national recognition celebration.

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  • b'NEWARK, N.J., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ellie Zimmerman, 18, of Purchase, New York, was named one of America\'s top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 on Sunday evening by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards during the program\'s 26th annual, and second fully virtual, national recognition celebration.
  • Soon after, she met other teenagers who complained of similar difficulties in securing internships.
  • "I knew I had identified a significant issue for our demographic," said Ellie, "so I set out to find a solution.
  • Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers theNational Honor Society,National Junior Honor Society,National Elementary Honor Society, andNational Student Council.

Two North Carolina students--Katie Chai of Charlotte and Michael Chen of Raleigh--named among America's top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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As the daughter of two doctors, Katie was really worried about her parents\' safety when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March of 2020.

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  • As the daughter of two doctors, Katie was really worried about her parents\' safety when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March of 2020.
  • But one night her father showed her an article about engineers in Italy who were 3D printing parts for their respirators.
  • Within three days, they had printed and laser-cut their first face shield in the school\'s engineering lab.
  • Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers theNational Honor Society,National Junior Honor Society,National Elementary Honor Society, andNational Student Council.

Samantha Vance of Fort Wayne, Indiana named one of America's top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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b'NEWARK, N.J., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Samantha Vance, 12, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was named one of America\'s top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 on Sunday evening by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards during the program\'s 26th annual, and second fully virtual, national recognition celebration.

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  • b'NEWARK, N.J., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Samantha Vance, 12, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, was named one of America\'s top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 on Sunday evening by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards during the program\'s 26th annual, and second fully virtual, national recognition celebration.
  • "I noticed a lot of lonely kids at recess, and I get lonely sometimes, too," said Sammie.
  • After finding a company that could recycle plastic bottle caps into benches, Sammie posted a video on Facebook to enlist help from her community in collecting caps and lids.
  • Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers theNational Honor Society,National Junior Honor Society,National Elementary Honor Society, andNational Student Council.

Gitanjali Rao of Lone Tree, Colorado named one of America's top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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b'NEWARK, N.J., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Gitanjali Rao, 15, of Lone Tree, Colorado, was named one of America\'s top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 on Sunday evening by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards during the program\'s 26th annual, and second fully virtual, national recognition celebration.

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  • b'NEWARK, N.J., May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Gitanjali Rao, 15, of Lone Tree, Colorado, was named one of America\'s top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 on Sunday evening by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards during the program\'s 26th annual, and second fully virtual, national recognition celebration.
  • Gitanjali is a scientist whose creations include devices to detect lead in water and diagnose opioid addiction.
  • While working on these projects, she came up with her own process for guiding an idea from concept to reality.
  • Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers theNational Honor Society,National Junior Honor Society,National Elementary Honor Society, andNational Student Council.

America's top 10 youth volunteers of 2021 named at 26th annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

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Monday, May 3, 2021
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"Prudential is proud to shine a spotlight on these remarkable young people and their stories of service.

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  • "Prudential is proud to shine a spotlight on these remarkable young people and their stories of service.
  • "\n"These young volunteers are great examples of the resilience and commitment to social progress that so many students demonstrated over the past year," said Ronn Nozoe, chief executive officer, NASSP.
  • "NASSP congratulates these students on a well-deserved honor, and thanks them for providing us all with role models for turning adversity into action.
  • Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers theNational Honor Society,National Junior Honor Society,National Elementary Honor Society, andNational Student Council.