October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and with bullying on the rise in U.S. schools, now more than ever students are counting on educators to step up and help stop this disturbing trend. Nearly 1 in 3 students report being bullied or harassed, and it’s not just in the hallways…
We’re excited to announce that registration for Teach Kindness is now open! Previously known as the Middle School Kindness Challenge, now any school with a combination of grades K-8 is eligible to participate in our free, four-week challenge designed to improve school culture by intentionally teaching and fostering life skills related to kindness. We’ve…
At a celebration at General John Stricker Middle School on Friday, March 22, students learned that they have been named the National Middle School Kindness Challenge Champion, a distinction that honors their efforts to improve school climate and make school a safe and supportive place. The Middle School Kindness Challenge…
Our students got a big win today! Our school was named the national champion in the Middle School Kindness Challenge, and we celebrated with an assembly where we surprised the kids with the exciting news! We saw the challenge as an opportunity to enhance students’ sense of safety, support, and acceptance…
Although the Middle School Kindness Challenge is designed for grades 4-8, we thought it would be an excellent program to take on here at Southwick Elementary School. After all, you’re never too young to be kind! More than 50 percent of our students are English-language learners, and many of them come…
