Newton County School System is proud to announce that East Newton Elementary School is a 2021-2022 National Beta School of Distinction. The school earned this recognition by increasing their club’s membership by at least 10% from last year.
National Beta School of Distinction is an honor for Beta clubs 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 from the previous school year. This year, only 2,250 Beta Clubs across the country received this award.
In a congratulatory letter to the school, Bobby Hart, CEO said “This national award speaks highly of your commitment to academic excellence and illustrates your dedication to preparing students for their future.”
Award recipients will receive a National Beta School of Distinction banner to proudly display as a symbol of their accomplishment.
“We are extremely proud to be named a National Beta School of Distinction,” said Melissa Daniell, principal of East Newton Elementary School. “Our Beta Club provides our fourth and fifth-grade students with the unique opportunity to develop themselves as leaders and also empowers them to be successful in their future endeavors.”
Daniell added, “I want to congratulate each of our Beta Club students and also take a moment to commend our two club co-sponsors, Ms. Kerri Helm and Ms. Mary Ivie, for their continued support of the East Newton Junior Beta Club.”
About National Beta
With more than 500,000 active members and 9,000 chapters nationally and internationally, National Beta has become the nation’s largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. National Beta recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community, and fosters leadership skills. National Junior Beta includes grades 4-8 and National Senior Beta includes grades 9-12. The National Beta program offers over $300,000 annually to its Senior Beta Members. Visit betaclub.org for more information.