The MTHS Junior Achievement volunteers kicked off the 2023-24 JA Program in Manchester at Whiting Elementary School today! Known as JA Day, the Junior Achievement Student Program led by MTHS teacher Heather Staples empowers high school students to make a difference in their communities as leaders while serving as role models to children within their school district.
Manchester's JA High School Heroes visited Whiting Elementary School this morning to teach age-appropriate financial literacy and entrepreneurship lessons to students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The high school volunteers could be found throughout the school leading Whiting's students in their classrooms where they were welcomed warmly as they taught interactive activities, games, worksheets, and more.
Celeste Hardrick of Junior Achievement explained that JA High School Heroes helps students build their leadership and career skills and supports New Jersey schools and educators. The JA High School Heroes program opens other opportunities for high school students to be invited to serve as student ambassadors for JA special events, such as the NJ Business Hall of Fame, and are eligible for the annual High School Hero Scholar Award.
Be on the lookout as the school year goes on for Manchester's JA High School Heroes as they visit each of the district's elementary schools for their JA Day soon!
