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Berkshire Middle School students outline honor society standards, preview May 18 induction
Summary
Students and staff from Berkshire Middle School described honor society membership criteria, service-focused activities and a student-made 'sharing good news' video; the board and public praised the project during a routine board meeting.
Mandy Randalls, principal of Berkshire Middle School, introduced an honor society presentation to the Berkshire Local School Board, praising the students’ civic and academic work and thanking staff who helped produce a student video project.
"Very excited to honor our kids," Randalls said as she turned the presentation over to the honor society advisor. Nancy Tiber told the board the group emphasizes service, leadership, character and citizenship and described the application process that reviews student accomplishments and commitment to community service.
"This is a great group of students," Tiber said, and she noted the group is "completely made up of eighth graders" now. Tiber said the next induction ceremony is scheduled for May 18 and estimated the chapter currently has about 18 members.
Students explained eligibility windows and scholastic thresholds. The presentation listed minimum cumulative grade-point averages for candidates: fall eighth-grade candidates use a 3.5–4.0 GPA based on seventh-grade classes; spring eighth-grade candidates require 3.5–4.0; and spring seventh-grade candidates are held to a 3.85–4.0 range, with final membership decided by student- and faculty-reviewed files.
Tiber and staff also showcased a student-produced “sharing good news” video developed in the school makerspace. The video consisted of voluntary, unscripted hallway interviews assembled to boost morale; Tiber credited makerspace staff and student council members for technical support and outreach.
Board members and members of the public praised the effort. One community member said the project "was awesome" and encouraged the students to stand closer to the microphone so their remarks could be heard clearly.
The presentation closed with board thanks to the students and staff and confirmation that the video has been shared on social media and in the local Gazette.
