On Friday, November 14th, the Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary Faculty and Staff proudly inducted 23 members and recognized 3 existing members into the 2025-26 National Jr. Beta Club (NBC).

National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. For more than 80 years, NBC has prepared today’s students to be tomorrow’s leaders. The mission of the organization is to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership among elementary and secondary school students.

JHES National Jr. Beta Club Inductees

Fourth Grade: Korea Burks, Ryder Burns, Tytus Campbell, Khaza Cottonham, Oliver Cox, D’Riya Hayes, Miyla Harrell, LaQuentin Poland-Jackson, Mary-Kathryn Malone, Brayden McGuire, JaKyia Oyetunde, Tyler Newton, Jr., Gwanta Patterson, Jr., Demi Qualls, Kyrie Riser, Jase Watkins, Justice Watkins, and Declan Williams

Fifth Grade: D’Allyua Boston, Nathianal Deville, Sophia Higgins, Harmoni Hughley, Noah Martin, Aliza Robinson-Henderson, LaDarria Thompson, Gabriel Wiggins

“Betas, we encourage you to always be a leader, demonstrate good character, work hard in your academic endeavors, and serve others before yourself. We look forward to seeing how membership in this prestigious organization will impact you and how you, in turn, will impact the National Beta Club.”– Sponsors: Mrs. Rahn, 5th Grade ELA Teacher, Mrs. Manning, Assistant Principal, Ms. Copeland, Principal