{"id":7339,"date":"2026-01-14T10:43:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T15:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/rhs\/?p=7339"},"modified":"2026-01-14T10:43:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T15:43:58","slug":"upperclassmen-prepare-freshmen-for-midterms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/rhs\/upperclassmen-prepare-freshmen-for-midterms\/","title":{"rendered":"Upperclassmen Prepare Freshmen for Midterms"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, serif;\"><b>Preparing for Midterms\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, serif;\">National Honor Society students developed and delivered a Canva presentation focused on effective test-taking strategies and practical tips for preparing for midterm exams. NHS members visited all 9th-grade classes, where they shared their own experiences, answered questions, and offered guidance to help younger students feel\u00a0<span class=\"gmail_default\">more\u00a0<\/span>confident and prepared. This peer-led initiative reflects our Profile of a\u00a0<span class=\"gmail_default\">Rutherford\u00a0<\/span>Graduate by promoting leadership, collaboration, communication skills, and a commitment to supporting others within our school community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, serif;\">To view the student-created presentation, please\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAG92cNBFJM\/DiBQyRTV6d8RoVX6R-wfRA\/edit?utm_content=DAG92cNBFJM&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=sharebutton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7340 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/rhs\/files\/2026\/01\/NHS1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/rhs\/files\/2026\/01\/NHS1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/rhs\/files\/2026\/01\/NHS1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7341 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/rhs\/files\/2026\/01\/NHS2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/rhs\/files\/2026\/01\/NHS2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/rhs\/files\/2026\/01\/NHS2-300x153.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7342 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/rhs\/files\/2026\/01\/NHS3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/rhs\/files\/2026\/01\/NHS3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/rhs\/files\/2026\/01\/NHS3-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7343 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/rhs\/files\/2026\/01\/NHS4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/rhs\/files\/2026\/01\/NHS4.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/rhs\/files\/2026\/01\/NHS4-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preparing for Midterms\u00a0 National Honor Society students developed and delivered a Canva presentation focused on effective test-taking strategies and practical tips for preparing for midterm exams. 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