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Middle school staff describe character-trait programs and student-recognition activities
Summary
Middle school presenters described monthly character traits, student-of-the-month recognition, service-learning projects and inter-grade mentoring designed to promote school community and behavior improvements.
Middle school staff gave trustees a detailed look at character-education and student recognition programs intended to build connections across grades and encourage prosocial behavior.
A presenter described how the school selects a monthly character trait and recognizes students: "In the month of February, we were looking for kindness," an educator said, explaining that teachers nominate students and that nominees sit in the audience awaiting their names. Staff said the program includes service-learning projects such as food drives and note-writing campaigns that involve high-school students mentoring younger students.
Why it matters: Administrators said these efforts support both academic goals and social-emotional development by giving students leadership and service opportunities. Staff emphasized the program’s dual focus on academics and character growth.
Board response and participation: Trustees and administrators praised the work and asked for details about scale and scheduling; presenters said the program is adapted to the district’s grade structure, which includes fourth through eighth grades at the middle-school campus.
Next steps: Staff will continue the engagement activities and return with additional updates as needed.
