Name of Club: Junior BETA Club
Sponsor: Ms. Manley
Purpose: National Honor Society that seeks to develop leadership and contribute to those in need throughout our community and nation.
Description of Planned Activities: Raise money for Red Cross, collect canned food for our local food pantries, offer tutoring to younger students; make cards for senior citizens, make cards and para-cord bracelets for our service men and women as well as participate in state and national Beta competitions.
Fairview Elementary Named National Beta School of Merit
Covington, GA – August 2025 – Newton County Schools is proud to announce that Fairview Elementary School is a 2024-2025 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this recognition by offering National Beta to all eligible grades on their campus.
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 5,930 Beta Clubs across the country received this award.
In a congratulatory letter to the school, Bobby Hart, CEO said “Thank you for your continued support of National Beta and commitment to developing future leaders!”
With more than 500,000 active members and 14,000 clubs nationally and internationally, National Beta has become the nation’s largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. National Beta recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community, and fosters leadership skills. National Elementary Beta includes grades 4-5, National Junior Beta includes grades 6-8 and National Senior Beta includes grades 9-12. Visit betaclub.org for more information.
