who we are
Peer Leadership is a peer-to-peer educational program designed to steer middle school students toward healthy life choices. It consists of 7th and 8th grade students who pledge to be drug-free and serve as positive role models within our school community. The program has been part of Haddonfield Middle School for over 25 years.
HMS Peer Leaders are generously funded by the Haddonfield Municipal Alliance.
HMS Peer Leaders are generously funded by the Haddonfield Municipal Alliance.
What we do
Peer Leadership Mission Statement Peer Leadership is committed to providing leadership for the Haddonfield Middle School community via student directed activities and programs which foster a healthy learning and social environment.
Goals of Peer Leadership
To establish a comfortable, positive atmosphere in which students feel involved and accepted.
The students and faculty advisors are committed to leading by example and improving the quality of Haddonfield's school and neighborhood community through service learning.
Goals of Peer Leadership
To establish a comfortable, positive atmosphere in which students feel involved and accepted.
- To provide guidance and assistance to incoming sixth grade and transfer students.
- To provide positive role models who disseminate information, which encourages healthy lifestyles and positive decision making to all students.
The students and faculty advisors are committed to leading by example and improving the quality of Haddonfield's school and neighborhood community through service learning.
how to join
Each year in mid-May, all 8th grade students receive information about the HMS Peer Leadership Program. Applications for the program are available in the main office and on our website (on the Forms and Handouts page) around this time of year. Interested students should pick up an application or print one out and return it to the designated Peer Leader Advisor by the appointed deadline, which usually falls at the end of May or beginning of June. This is also communicated to parents through a letter from Ms. Matozzo via the HMS News.
7th grade students will have the opportunity to apply to participate in 7th grade peer leadership in the fall. Information will be provided to 7th grade students at the Annual HMS Club Fair. Students will be provided with information about 7th grade peer leadership and will be able to receive an application at the fair. Applications will also be available on our website (on the Forms and Handouts page). Interested students should pick up an application or print one out and return it to the first interest meeting which will be held in the beginning of October. .
All of our HMS students benefit from service opportunities, and every child has the chance to engage in discussions that can prove pivotal to their academic, social, and emotional growth. It is the expectation that Peer Leaders demonstrate an ability to lead these discussions and to motivate others to join in service projects. Those ultimately selected as Peer Leaders must lead school-wide discussions; teach and facilitate classroom presentations; and organize major service projects.
Those considering application to the 8th grade Peer Leadership Program must be able to meet the following requirements:
1. Return a completed application to the designated 8th grade Peer Leader Advisor by the appointed deadline.
2. Students must be in good academic and behavioral standing.
3. Attend a day-long training which takes place in early September (on a school day). This is mandatory, and an inability to attend will affect membership.
4. Attend and participate in 7:15 AM meetings every Wednesday morning during the school year.
5.Participate in service projects and community based events throughout the year.
6. Meet the requirements set forth in the Code of Conduct as developed by peer leaders, advisors and school administrators.
Those considering application to the 7th grade Peer Leadership Program must be able to meet the following requirements:
1. Return a completed application to the 7th grade Peer Leader Advisors during the first interest meeting.
2. Students must be in good academic and behavioral standing.
3. Participate in training activities that will take place.
4. Attend and participate in 7:15 AM meetings every Thursday morning during the school year.
5.Participate in service projects and community based events throughout the year.
6. Meet the requirements set forth in the Code of Conduct as developed by peer leaders, advisors and school administrators.
7th grade students will have the opportunity to apply to participate in 7th grade peer leadership in the fall. Information will be provided to 7th grade students at the Annual HMS Club Fair. Students will be provided with information about 7th grade peer leadership and will be able to receive an application at the fair. Applications will also be available on our website (on the Forms and Handouts page). Interested students should pick up an application or print one out and return it to the first interest meeting which will be held in the beginning of October. .
All of our HMS students benefit from service opportunities, and every child has the chance to engage in discussions that can prove pivotal to their academic, social, and emotional growth. It is the expectation that Peer Leaders demonstrate an ability to lead these discussions and to motivate others to join in service projects. Those ultimately selected as Peer Leaders must lead school-wide discussions; teach and facilitate classroom presentations; and organize major service projects.
Those considering application to the 8th grade Peer Leadership Program must be able to meet the following requirements:
1. Return a completed application to the designated 8th grade Peer Leader Advisor by the appointed deadline.
2. Students must be in good academic and behavioral standing.
3. Attend a day-long training which takes place in early September (on a school day). This is mandatory, and an inability to attend will affect membership.
4. Attend and participate in 7:15 AM meetings every Wednesday morning during the school year.
5.Participate in service projects and community based events throughout the year.
6. Meet the requirements set forth in the Code of Conduct as developed by peer leaders, advisors and school administrators.
Those considering application to the 7th grade Peer Leadership Program must be able to meet the following requirements:
1. Return a completed application to the 7th grade Peer Leader Advisors during the first interest meeting.
2. Students must be in good academic and behavioral standing.
3. Participate in training activities that will take place.
4. Attend and participate in 7:15 AM meetings every Thursday morning during the school year.
5.Participate in service projects and community based events throughout the year.
6. Meet the requirements set forth in the Code of Conduct as developed by peer leaders, advisors and school administrators.
