Eaton Middle School NJHS Chapter wins national award 

For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and efforts to improve the school and community, the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) awarded Eaton Fundamental Middle School the Chapter of Distinction award. NJHS is supported by its parent organization, the National Principals Association (NPA), which also oversees the National Association of Student Councils. 

 

For over 35 years, Eaton Middle School’s Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society has focused on scholastic achievement, student leadership, school culture, and community service. Its efforts include learning to conduct efficient meetings using Robert’s Rules of Order, donating over 800 pounds of nonperishable food to the Mayflower Marathon, packing boxes of food at the Peninsula Foodbank warehouse, participating in the mobile food pantry, and spending time with kindergarten students at local elementary schools. 

 

“The NJHS Chapter of Distinction Award celebrates chapters that truly embody what the National Junior Honor Society stands for—students who don't just excel academically but actively strengthen their communities,” said NPA CEO Ronn Nozoe. “The Eaton Middle School chapter demonstrates how powerful it can be when young leaders channel their talents toward meaningful service and positive change.”

 

“I have such a sense of pride in my students when they realize how much of an impact their hard work pays off. Serving not only their school community but their community as a whole becomes fun for them, and ultimately that has always been my goal as their advisor,” said Eaton Middle School Chapter advisor, Jasmine Cobb. “The NJHS Chapters of Distinction is a national recognition program created by NJHS to honor chapters that demonstrate strong leadership, sound operations, and a deep commitment to the pillars of the Honor Society. This distinction recognizes chapters that meet all essential standards and excel in key areas such as student governance and leadership development.” 

 

Chapters of Distinction is a national recognition program created by NJHS to honor chapters that demonstrate strong leadership, sound operations, and a deep commitment to the pillars of the Honor Society. This distinction recognizes chapters that meet all Essential Standards and excel in key areas such as student governance and leadership development. It is not a competition with limited winners—any chapter that fulfills the criteria can earn recognition as a benchmark of excellence.