The Cassville school district has been named a 2024-2025 National Beta School of Merit.

The National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a club’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence. To achieve this prestigious honor, a school must include members from all eligible grade levels in their Beta Club at the intermediate, middle and high schools.

This year, 5,930 Beta Clubs across the country received this award.

“Thank you for your continued support of National Beta and commitment to developing future leaders,” said Bobby Hart, National Beta CEO, In a congratulatory letter to the school.

With more than 500,000 active members and 14,000 clubs nationally and internationally, National Beta has become the nation’s largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization.

National Beta recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community, and fosters leadership skills.

National Elementary Beta includes grades 4-5, National Junior Beta includes grades 6-8 and National Senior Beta includes grades 9-12.

People may visit betaclub. org for more information.