2nd and 5th grade students of Cullman City Schools begin Their Super Citizen Journey with a fun visit from Libby Liberty™!

Today 2nd and 5th grade elementary students from Cullman City Schools came together to kick off the Super Citizen Program for 2026-2027 School Year. They waved flags, wore Statue of Liberty crowns and counted down for Libby Liberty™ to take the stage. On three huge screens “live video” shows her Next Great Americans tour pulling up to the school and then the real-life Libby walked out from behind the screens!

The lady in green brought history to life and introduced students to the 10-week civic, character, financial literacy and social studies program they will begin when her tour rolls away. She told them that they already have the most important title in the world: “CITIZEN.”

Students in multiple grades are participating in the Super Citizen Program. The younger grades are taught by an innovative civic education program starring Mr. Palmer (the hand-puppet host of the “Hands on Liberty” series).
Upper elementary grades learn from the original Super Citizen Program kit that features lessons, class activities and the emotional, unforgettable “Torch Teams” project-based learning experience. In Torch Teams, students team up, nominate, vote for and, ultimately, honor local heroes from stage at their graduation later this year. They learn that “When you honor a hero, you become a hero.”

Today’s event and the injection of civic learning is free to schools because of generous community sponsors who understand that these crucial lessons must be taught despite school time and budget constraints.

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Were you at the event? See the photo gallery below to find yourself, to revisit the magic or watch it unfold for the first time >

: Cullman City schools students gathered today to meet Libby Liberty™

: Excited to meet Libby!

: Ready to Kick Off Their Super Citizen Program!

: Super Citizens!

: These students are excited to arrive at the Super Citizen Kickoff!

: Raven, Libby, and Tucker lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

: Ansley, Mason, and Peyton help Libby show off her real measurements.

: Libby’s torch is what lights the way to freedom.

: Do you know what’s written on Libby’s tablet? Here’s a hint: It’s the date of American Independence!

: Libby shares Ellis Island’s great history of welcoming Immigrants to the United States.

: We all have different American stories.

: She symbolizes the American Dream!

: Libby shares the iconic poem “The New Colossus.”

: Libby shows off the Liberty Learning Foundation Torch Pin that looks just like her.

: Libby shows off the Liberty Learning Foundation Heart of Liberty.

: You ARE The Next Great Americans!

: Libby and her leaders sing together for freedom!

: The students filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”

: We love seeing the students excited to sing along to our tour anthem!

: Singing along to our tour anthem!

: U.S.A.!

: “Freedom! Liberty! It starts with you and me!”

: These students are excited to sing along to our tour anthem!

: Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!

: Libby’s helpers do a great job showing everyone the moves to “YOU in the USA!”

: We are so thankful to Belinda Hyatt from The City of Cullman for her part in making the Next Great Americans!

: We are immensely appreciative of Heather White from People’s Bank for showing up for the students of Cullman City Schools and for her continued support of our programs!

: We are thankful to Dr. Chad Shannon, Principal of West Elementary; Ms. Melanie Harris, Principal of East Elementary; Vickie Swader, Pam Hanners, and Heather Wood of Redstone Federal Credit Union; Heather White of People’s Bank of Cullman; Belinda Hyatt with the City of Cullman; and Sophie Harrison of Citizens Bank & Trust for their time and support in shaping the next great Americans.