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Northside Elementary students demonstrate house system to Elko County trustees
Summary
Students and staff from Northside Elementary presented their five-house system (Kindness, Ambition, Discovery, Gratitude, Perseverance) to the school board, showcasing chants, ambassadors and social-emotional learning goals.
Northside Elementary School principal Jeff Revere and teacher Mrs. Parkin brought students to the Elko County School District Board of Trustees to demonstrate the school's house system, a schoolwide structure that groups students and staff in mixed-grade "houses" to promote belonging, leadership and positive behavior.
The program, inspired by the Ron Clark Academy, sorts students into one of five houses (Kindness, Ambition, Discovery, Gratitude and Perseverance) upon entry; houses meet weekly, compete for house points under the school's behavioral "golden horseshoes," and nominate House Ambassadors (fourth graders) who lead assemblies and house activities. Students led chants and demonstrated house signals and crests for trustees and the community.
Why it matters: Presenters said the house system fosters cross-grade relationships, social-emotional learning and leadership opportunities for students. The board welcomed the presentation; trustees thanked students and staff and noted the model's alignment to district goals for student engagement.
Representative quote: "We are five houses, but we are one Northside family," Mrs. Parkin said as students took the floor to introduce house mottos and chants.
Ending: Trustees applauded the students and thanked Northside staff for the community-focused presentation; no board action was required or taken beyond recognition.
