The Salem High School Student Council is Excellent

SALEM, NH - Salem High School’s Student Council has been awarded a 2016 National Gold Council of Excellence Award by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) , for its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that improve the school and the community.

Receiving a NASC National Gold Council of Excellence award reflects the highest dedication on the part of the school providing a strong, well-rounded student council program.

To meet the requirements for the NASC National Council of Excellence Award, a student council must meet a variety of criteria. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings, a democratic election process, and membership in NASC, councils demonstrate things such as leadership training for council members, teacher/staff appreciation activities, student recognition programs, school and community service projects, spirit activities, goal setting, financial planning, and active participation in state and national student council associations. Those councils awarded the gold level have successfully demonstrated the highest levels of leadership.

Submitted by Salem High School.