Helmwood Heights Elementary School has received the Merit Award. The National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a club’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence. To achieve this prestigious honor, a school must include members from all eligible grade levels in their Beta club. This year, only 29% of Beta Clubs across the country received this award.

TK Stone Honor Band, Back row left to right: Samuel Navarrette, Zander Hayost, Kaleb Jacobs, Passion Wright, Claire Springsteen,

Front row left to right: Kenneth Orr, Rush Clagett, Grace Hay, Jade Schmidt, Jocelyn Trejo-Zetina

Elizabethtown Independent Schools is proud to announce that Helmwood Height Elementary is a 2020-2021 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 for the current school year. This year, only 14% of 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.”

Congratulations to these excellent students!