NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
St. Mary Parish School
http://www.stmaryparishschool.org/
Media Contact: Linda Joyner
Office Phone:
262.251.1050
e-mail:
schooloffice@stmarymf.org
Address:
N89W16215 Cleveland Avenue
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
St. Mary Student Council Earns National Award
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI, April 30, 2014  For its exemplary record of
leadership, service and activities that serve to improve the school and
community, St. Mary Parish School (www.stmaryparishschool.org),
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, student council has been awarded a 2014
National Gold Council of Excellence Award by the National Association of
Student Councils (NASC).
Fewer than 30 middle level councils from across the country were named
National Councils of Excellence.
To meet the requirements for the NASC National Councils of Excellence Award, a student council must
demonstrate that it meets a variety of criteria. Those councils named to the Gold level have successfully
met a greater number of the criterion. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution,
regular meetings, a democratic election process and membership in NASC, schools that qualify for the
award demonstrate such things 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 their state and national student council associations.
“Students are typically introduced to student council and leadership during the middle grades. In addition
to the recognition it confers, the NASC National Councils of Excellence award acts as a guide for middle
level students to build a better understanding of the roles and purposes of their councils and opportunities
for the students to put their developing leadership skills into practice.” says Jeff Sherrill, associate director
of NASC. “NASC applauds the work of the National Gold Councils of Excellence and challenges them to
continue their leadership and service to their schools and communities.”
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“As St. Mary Student Council Advisor, I am proud of our student council’s involvement and proud of all of
their many accomplishments,” says Karen Schumacher, Guidance Counselor, St. Mary Parish School.
The National Association of Student Councils (NASC) promotes and provides leadership development
opportunities to prepare and empower students to serve their schools and communities. NASC is a
program of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). The NASSP—the
preeminent organization and national voice for middle level and high school leaders—also sponsors the
National Honor Society (NHS) and the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), which recognizes
outstanding middle level and high school students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of
scholarship, leadership, service, and character. For more information on NASC, visit www.nasc.us.
About SMPS
St. Mary Parish School, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is a fully accredited Catholic school for grades K3
through eighth grade. We offer full and/or half-day program options for K4 and K5. Fostering a positive
sense of self within our students, St. Mary’s dedicated and highly qualified staff is committed to providing
an environment that promotes self-esteem, leadership and respect for others. We engage students in the
learning process and encourage them to develop to their fullest potential spiritually, morally, intellectually,
physically, socially and emotionally. Visit www.StMaryParishSchool.org to explore each of our academic
areas, rich variety of athletics and extracurricular activities, and services that support our students and
their parents. Or, contact the school office at (262)251-1050 or via email at schooloffice@stmarymf.org.
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