With the help of local and state sponsors, 7th grade students from Hokes Bluff Middle School are beginning the American Character Program this year. Students will learn civics, history, character, careers and financial literacy in a format that uses excitement as its engagement platform. The lessons are in comic book format and expand into class exercises and activities that have serious impact. After studying the character and impact of historical American figures, they are then challenged to put their own character in action.
At the kickoff event, students were introduced to the program and the service learning component that will empower them to make a difference in their community and beyond. These “#GoodCharacters” projects will see students, along with local mentors, working to solve real issues. And, in the program’s conclusion, they’ll hold a #GoodCharacters Expo where they show off their bright ideas and the big deeds they accomplished.
The middle school program is a continuation of the Super Citizen Programs which has inspired and taught similar concepts to many of these students in elementary school.
We’re pretty sure these students “had a ball” at the kickoff, and we’re excited to revisit them for the Expo! Take a look at the gallery below!
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- Starting with the Pledge of Allegiance gets us focused on the task at hand!
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- We gave Andrew and Sadie a task– can they follow through?
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- Now Andrew & Sadie have help from Grayson & Parker! Can they do it?
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- We can “keep the ball moving” by working together with our peers and mentors!
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- Everyone working together can keep the ball moving!
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- Surrounded by mentors as they keep the ball moving!
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- Will they try to keep the ball in the air all alone, or rely on others!?!
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- Now our students have help! Community leaders help students keep the ball moving!
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- They didn’t drop the ball as they learned the importance of working together to solve problems and make a difference!
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- We can do more when we rely on help from others!
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- Everyone had a ball. They also learned an important lesson about teamwork.
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- Hokes Bluff students learned they can always rely on their peers and mentors!
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- We work as a team and we don’t “drop the ball”.
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- Take action, identify issues, work with mentors and so much more!
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- Everyone working together can keep the ball moving!
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- We can “keep the ball moving” by working together with our peers and mentors!
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- Giving it their best shot!
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- 4 beach balls= 4 times the work, 4 times the community support, and 4 times the fun!
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- Hokes Bluff students learned they can always rely on their peers and mentors!
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- Everyone had a ball. They also learned an important lesson about teamwork.
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- Everyone working together to not “drop the ball!”
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- Mission– work as a team and don’t drop the ball.
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- You can do more when you rely on your support team!
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- 4 beach balls= 4 times the work, 4 times the community support, and 4 times the fun!
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- Everyone working together can keep the ball moving!
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- Working together, they will become #Goodcharacters!
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- We work as a team and we don’t “drop the ball”.
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- Thank you to the Hokes Bluff Middle School 7th-grade #GoodCharacter team, which includes Representative Mark Gidley, Superintendent Dr Alan Cosby, Assistant Superintendent Julie Talton, Central office representatives Tisha Howell & Kristy Towns, School Board member Tim Womack, Principal Dr. Beverly Neal, Assistant Principal Brian Alred, and Coach Ryan Smith.
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- Hokes Bluff 7th graders are surrounded by Super Citizens to help them become #Goodcharacters.