Believe in U™ Daily Announcements.
Developed in partnership with Challenge Day, this disk provides 365 unique daily announcements, each with its own topic, quote, and challenge. Covering character related topics, such as leadership, appreciation, inclusion, sportsmanship, and resiliency, these announcements can be used over a public address system or combined with daily classroom assignments. To learn more about Challenge Day program, visit www.challengeday.org.

Alliance for Student Activities.
Through a grant from Herff Jones, the Alliance for Student Activities was founded by a group of educators and trainers who realized the need for a unifying voice and network to promote the benefits and processes of co-curricular activities. Resources include an online social network, professional development opportunities, and newsletters for class and club sponsors, activities advisers, and administrators. Herff Jones is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the Alliance for Student Activities. Learn more at www.alliance4studentactivities.org.

Back Pocket Leadership. Created by Jill Esplin, 32 easy to run lessons and activities focused on the topics of teambuilding, communication, public speaking, character, and problem solving. Each card includes information on group size, materials needed, conducting the activity, and debrief questions.

Effective FUNdraising (Toolbox Series DVD). Join expert Lyn Fiscus to learn how to plan, execute, and process fundraising activities to maximize their co-curricular components by providing an opportunity for many people to be involved in something significant.

Building Class and School Unity
Assemblies:  Helping Them Win (Toolbox Series DVD and Resource CD).  A program designed for administrators, staff, and students responsible for large group meetings such as pep rallies, all-school assemblies, class meetings, awards assemblies, booster club meetings, and parent nights.

Building Them “In”:  Inclusion Strategies (Toolbox Series and Resource CD).  Practical applications and proven strategies that help your leaders lead others to the benefits of involvement by developing the power of esprit through the use of today’s technology and personal communication.

Capture the Spirit:  Build Better Spirit Rallies (Toolbox Series DVD and Resource CD).  An in-depth look at the planning process and considerations for activity selection that will take your program to the next level, reviewing many of the games, races, and involvement activities collected, invented, and modified to ensure success.

Communication:  The Vitality of an Organization (Toolbox Series DVD and Resource CD).  For every club or organization, good mass communication pieces make all the difference for helping others get involved through an “Attention Grabber,” a “Message Sustainer,” a “Why Should I Care,” the “Message,” and the “Involver.”

Communication:  One on One (Toolbox Series DVD and Resource CD).  A basic communication tool on personal skills – listening, delegating, and working with people, including exercises and handouts to help you help others learn these vital people skills.

Character Building
“Believe in U” Posters.  A series of inspiring messages, “Believe in U” communicates the importance of being oneself for both individual and community spirit and success.

Blueprint Guide to Motivation & Success Workbook.  This workbook contains information about setting goals, creating self-esteem, overcoming challenges, and navigating life and career paths.

Defining AmerICAN Series (DVDs and Resource CDs).  A character-based leadership program developed to help students understand that people should be defined by their character, not by their possessions.  This three-part, easy-to-use series shows students the “I CAN” part of AmerICAN by exploring the topics of Ethical Decision-Making, Responsibility & Community Service, and Citizenship.

College Scholarships
Principal’s Leadership Award (PLA).  Herff Jones sponsors this annual award through NASSP which gives every secondary school principal the opportunity to nominate one outstanding senior to be considered for one of a hundred $1,000 scholarships – and one $12,000 grand prize. For more information, see the Herff Jones IMPACT Scholarships.

Creating a Climate for Change & Multicultural Awareness
Building School CommUNITY Kit.  A program designed to aid schools in using diversity as a tool for creating and building a unified community, with an atmosphere of mutual respect and appreciation, offering a systematic way to teach a student body and staff the benefits of working together as a united force.

Faculty / Staff Motivation and Recognition
Apples for the Difference Makers Kit.  A program designed to help the student body show its appreciation to dedicated faculty and staff, including various recognition activities, certificate samples, and a semi-custom PowerPoint® presentation.

Leadership Development
DREAM LEADER Book and Game.  In her book, author Jill Esplin gets to the truth about leading a dream life with 22 teens and adults who do more than dream.  The reusable game engages up to 36 students simultaneously to review and discuss 12 proven way to lead character, attitude, principles, actions – and dreams.  Learn more about bringing program creator Jill Esplin to your school as a speaker at www.leadingforlife.com. 

Leadership Processes (Toolbox Series DVD and Resource CD).  Designed to help any leader master the proven processes which ensure group success, this video exposes viewers to the dynamics of team interaction with a model for motivation and tools for increasing enrollment in group activities.

Pins & Medals and Awards
Everyone likes being acknowledged for special achievement, involvement, and performance, and Herff Jones offers a wide array of products to recognize students, faculty, staff, family members, and the community.

Retention & Absenteeism
Stay in School Posters. A poster series with positive messages encouraging students to stay in school. Herff Jones now provides posters in both English and Spanish.

Student Activities & Student Council
Adviser’s Guide to Student Activities.  An activities resource guide designed for student leaders and/or activity advisers offering suggestions and ideas on activity planning and special events for the school year.

Challenge and Focus Newsletters.  Challenge is a monthly newsletter developed for student leaders, promoting student activities and new techniques for involvement, while the Focus monthly newsletter gives advisers resources and new ideas.

Elections & Beyond Workbook.  A workbook for student leaders which broadens their knowledge of leadership and aims them in the process of adopting parliamentary procedures.

Leadership:  Learning by Doing Workbook.  This workbook for student council leaders expands their knowledge and develops effective student councils, including ideas for positions and responsibilities.

Student Motivation and Recognition
PRIDE:  All about Achievement through Recognition.  A program developed to help reduce absenteeism, decrease discipline problems, and reward and boost spirit by focusing on PRIDE – Personal Responsibility In Daily Effort, including suggestions for various awards and established criteria.

Saluting the Best:  #1 Awards.  With a step-by-step guide included, this program recognizes individuals within your school and community for achieving goals, working hard, and being #1.

Motivational Speaker – The “Original” Mike Smith.  The “Original” Mike Smith has devoted his career to the promotion of positive attitudes and personal responsibility in young people.  His years on the road as a speaker, trainer, and “edutainer” have given him a wealth of experience to enhance his message.  Learn more about Mike at www.differencemakers.com.    

School Safety & Responsible Driving
Fearless Schools (Toolbox Series DVD and Resource CD).  Teaching student leaders and administrators to be Bully-Blockers, learn how to identify bullies and bullying behavior on campus and better ways to understand the issues associated with bullying through examples of the differences between normal peer conflicts and bullying.  Learn more about bringing program co-creator Albert Gonzales to your school at www.differencemakers.com/albert/about.html. 

Straight Up™ – Get Home Safely Program.  Our unique Herff Jones Straight Up–Get Home Safely Program provides a plan which is simple to implement, ensuring your school’s young drivers are better and smarter motorists by offering an added measure of awareness. Learn more about the exclusive Straight Up – Get Home Safely program at Straight Up – Get Home Safely program.

Student Transitions & Personal Development
Calendaring (Toolbox Series DVD and Resource CD).  Featuring the Difference Maker Workbook as a vehicle for taking charge for both long-range and daily execution process planning, this video is designed to teach the “art” of scheduling. 

Difference Maker Workbook.  An effective planning and organization tool for students and student leaders with creative ideas on leadership skills, time management, good study habits, and personal management. 

Tassels Flipped, Caps Tossed Workbook.  A post-graduation planning workbook which looks at the options of college, the military, vocational school, or a career, including practical advice on picking a career field that’s right for study/work, preparing a resume, filling out an apartment lease, and completing tax paperwork.

Transitions Kit.  An orientation program designed to help students feel welcome in their high school, the concept is based on establishing a student mentoring program and a semi-custom PowerPoint® presentation.

The following matrix is to assist in determining which IMPACT programs and resources may help your school and community.



For more information on any of these IMPACT programs and resources, please email impact@herffjones.com.