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BRIDGES Program

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Students are sitting side by side, and on the wall, there are positive messages on various large colored papers.
Boys and girls are smiling in a group, and in front of them, there is a paper that says %22Peer Mediation Training.%22
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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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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