Holmdel HS Honored With National Promising Practice Award

HOLMDEL, NJ – One school in Holmdel Township was recently recognized for its outstanding character education program, according to a release.

Holmdel High School was honored with the first-ever National Promising Practice Award, an accolade presented by the Character Education Partnership (now Character.org). The award recognizes school programs that promote the 11 Principles Framework for Schools and Character Education.

“Holmdel Excellence among our student body is a proud staple of our schools and communities.
Our student leaders model character and leadership, on and off the field, in and out of the classroom,” the district wrote in a release.

“With district goals focused on Social & Emotional Learning, and Character Education, it is with great pride we share a landmark achievement at both Holmdel High School and our District.”

The high school was specifically acknowledged for its PEER Leadership Program, which began the 2019-20 school year promoting social inclusion and character education with the “Hello Hornets” initiative. The program aims to support new and transfer students entering the high school by hosting team and relationship building events during the school year.

“Hello Hornets” was student-driven by Senior PEER Leaders, who collaborated with guidance counselors in mentoring and supporting the newest Hornets.

Holmdel High School also recognizes its PEER Leadership Advisors, Bryan Denovelles, Nicole Fiorletti and Dan DeStefano for their commitment to character education and inclusion.

“Our PEER Leadership Advisors are looking forward to adding to last year’s success, by expanding “Hello Hornets” to include incoming ninth graders during the year, while working on a new “Promising Practice” in an effort to build Holmdel High School into a School of Character in the upcoming years,” the release reads.

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