Advisory Leaders

Advisory Leaders are nominated by their peers and advisors to be the second in command in advisory. They represent the collective voice of advisees, serving as mentors and guides, assisting students in adjusting and excelling in our school community. Alongside their Advisors, Advisory Leaders are responsible for cultivating a healthy culture and maintaining the general well-being of the advisory. 

Peer Mediators

Every year, a cadre of students is trained to help their peers to work through conflicts productively and positively. Peer Mediators, under the direction of the Dean of Students, help create a culture of supportive conflict resolution.

Community and Restorative Circle Leaders

Students will be trained to help lead community circles in their advisories. In addition, select students, including trained peer mediators, will learn how to help facilitate restorative circles.

Student Council

This group is elected by the student body and meets regularly during the year to take on student & community engagement in all of its forms.

Facing History Student Council

This group meets regularly with Program Director Meredith Gavrin and is charged with keeping NHA true to its commitment to the ideals of prejudice reduction, social justice, and civic participation for all members of the community..

GSA

NHA has an active Gender & Sexuality Alliance (formerly known as the Gay-Straight Alliance) that promotes the inclusion and acceptance of community members of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities.

BLM @ NHA

NHA has an active Black Lives Matter @ NHA group that promotes racial equity and anti-racist practices throughout the school and wider community.

Hispanic Heritage Club

NHA has a Hispanic Heritage Club that offers community members opportunities to explore, celebrate, educate about, and share the diversity of Hispanic cultures with the wider community.

Senior Leadership

Seniors are expected to take on concrete leadership roles in the school, reserved specifically for them. Students who fulfill their leadership roles will earn privileges unique to seniors.