BRIDGES Program
CLUB CHARTER
Bridges is a nationally-recognized program serving Orange County schools for over 30 years. Bridges works to build a campus environment that is respectful, connected, and kind, where ALL students and staff feel safe and welcome. The program offers students the opportunity to attend conferences, workshops, retreats, and internships to support their work in building belonging. Participants are empowered to identify, investigate, and address the human relations needs on their campus culminating in student-led projects.
All students are welcome to participate in both our general meetings, which meet in room 286 on Thursdays at lunch, and in a leadership capacity on our leadership board, which meets after school on Thursdays. The Leadership Board is open to ALL students, and is the driving force of the program. The leaders plan all meetings, implement all projects, and oversee the day-to-day affairs of the program. We hope to see you as one of our next leaders!
Groundswell
Groundswell is a nonprofit organization enabled by a unique public/private partnership between corporations, cities, foundations, the county, the schools, the courts, and individuals. Groundswell partners with school campuses to create communities of belonging through the Bridges program.
DO YOU WANT TO BE A LEADER IN THE COMMUNITY?
HRAP is an internship offered by Groundswell, and Bridges members are encouraged to join. Human Relations Ambassadors Program (HRAP) are in charge of organizing events, such as the Walk in My Shoes Annual Youth Conference. HRAP members meet every month and discuss current human relation issues. There is also an opportunity to become a paid intern for Groundswell.
ATTEND THE ANNUAL WALK IN MY SHOES YOUTH CONFERENCE
Each year for over thirty years, Groundswell has brought together schools from all over Orange County to attend a day long youth conference. Participants explore issues of identity and culture and develop their leadership skills. Our goal is to empower and encourage students to work towards creating positive change.
Students attend workshops, choosing from over 20 different thought-provoking sessions related around human relations. Youth and experienced human relations presenters share their insights, experiences, and expertise on subjects related to the theme.
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- NEWPORT HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL AND OC HUMAN RELATIONS KICK-OFF "THATS'S W.H.A.C.K.!" CAMPAIGN
- NHHS BRIDGES PROGRAM RECEIVES A DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL AWARD FROM ORANGE COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS
- CHECK US OUT IN THE DAILY PILOT
NEWPORT HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL AND OC HUMAN RELATIONS KICK-OFF "THATS'S W.H.A.C.K.!" CAMPAIGN
NHHS BRIDGES PROGRAM RECEIVES A DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL AWARD FROM ORANGE COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS
CHECK US OUT IN THE DAILY PILOT
CLUB INFO
Club Advisor: Mrs. Pogue
Email: dpogue@nmusd.us
Meeting Day and Time:
Club Meetings – Thursdays at Lunch
Leadership Meetings – Thursdays After School
Meeting Location: Room 286 (Sims Hall)
Remind Code: @nhhsbridge
Instagram: @NhhsBridges
PAST PROJECTS
- That’s WHACK Campaign
- Anti-Bullying Freshman Advisory Presentations
- Pledge to End Bullying Chain Link
- Power of Words Month
- If You Really Knew Me
- One More Friend, One Less Bully Pledge Wall
- Compliment Day
- Sweet Thought Candy Grams
- Peer Mediation
- Public Service Announcements
- Human Relation Retreats
- Staff Appreciation Awards
- Bringing UNITY to the Sailor COMMUNITY Campaign
- Mix it Up at Lunch: Speed Friendships
- Annual Writing and Art Contest
- Unity Poster Bomb
- Culture Fair
- Calm and Crafts
- Kindness Week
- Affirmation Wall