A Virtual Super Citizen Graduation for Jackson County Schools
We all know this school year is “different,” to say the least. One thing that remains consistent: students are completing the Super Citizen Program, honoring local heroes and learning lessons that are more important than ever.
This year, 2nd graders in Jackson County took up the challenge of becoming Super Citizens and excelled beyond our imagination!
The Super Citizen Program helps educators teach civics, character, financial literacy, careers and service-learning in ways that engage, excite and empower students. Traditionally, the closing of the program involves large gatherings where students honor local heroes who embody the concepts they are learning and practicing in schools. In 2020, of course, that “Graduation Celebration” looks a little different. But the impact is still evident and lasting for students—and the heroes they highlight.
The Liberty Learning Foundation events and education teams bring Libby Liberty™ on to video screens in schools and at home where the Statue of Liberty-styled actress congratulates them on their success, leads them in the “Super Citizen Pledge” and invites them to send in photos and videos of them honoring their heroes. Each school and grade level is different in its approach this year but we receive heartfelt, moving videos of students reading essays to front-line workers, to veterans, to teachers and more … all proving they are living our motto: “When you honor a hero, you become a hero.”
Many schools are holding their Celebrations in the classroom, masked and socially distanced. Many are in libraries. And some are coordinating virtual celebrations with students at home. The teachers’ commitment to the Super Citizen Program (especially when it might be easier to “skip the COVID year”) is a heartwarming testament to the importance of teaching our Next Great Americans how to be just that: truly great.
Congratulations to this year’s Super Citizens, their heroes and the educators on the front lines ensuring their success.
And a huge THANK YOU to Jackson County Community Alliance who made the entire program free-of-charge for schools.
See photos & videos below.
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- Nurse Monica McKenzie is honored to have been chosen as Woodville 2nd grades Helping Hands Hero!
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- 2nd graders at Hollywood Elementary honored Nurse Angie because they say she has gone above and beyond this year and we are thankful for her!
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- 2nd graders at Hollywood Elementary start their Celebration with the Pledge of Allegiance
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- 2nd graders at Skyline are ready to celebrate!
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- 2nd graders in Ms. McCloud’s class at Bryant celebrating in song
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- Ava presenting their hero, School Nurse Monica McKenzie with her Torch Pin
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- Daymon in Ms. Light’s class at Flat Rock reads about their their Helping Hands Hero, Mrs. Amber Ellison
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- Flack Rock 2nd graders in Ms. Light’s class get a picture with their Helping Hands Hero, Mrs. Amber Ellison. They chose her for al she does in the community and what she does for Flat Rock!
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- Gunner, a 2nd grader at North Sand Mountain is sharing about the hero they have chosen!
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- Gunner, a 2nd grader at North Sand Mountain presents their Helping Hands Hero, Mrs. Rachel Hill with her Torch Pin!
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- Helping Hands Hero, Nurse McKenzie and Ava who read about her!
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- Hollywood 2nd graders begin their celebration with the Pledge!
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- Ms Hutcheson’s class at Section Elementary Helping Hands Hero, School Nurse, Alex Summers
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- Ms. Bennett’s class at Stevenson, along with their Helping Hands Hero, Dr. Tim Wilkinson taking their Helping Hands Pledge
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- Ms. Bennett’s class from Stevenson singing our tour anthem in celebration
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- Ms. Bennett’s students at Stevenson presenting their Helping Hands Hero, Dr. Tim Wilkinson with his Torch Pin.
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- Ms. Bennett’s students from Stevenson reading about their hero
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- North Sand Mountain 2nd graders honored their school secretary, Mrs. Rachel Hill
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- North Sand Mountain 2nd graders singing our tour anthem
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- Section Helping Hands Hero hearing why Section students in Ms. Hutcheson’s class chose her as their hero!
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- Skyline 2020 Helping Hands Hero, Celena Arnold!
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- Stevenson students from Ms. Bennett’s class honoring their Helping Hands Hero
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- Students at Woodville Elementary singing our tour anthem
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- Students from Ms. McCloud’s class at Bryant celebrate their Super Citizen Celebration with a class Selfie with LIbby
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- Students from Woodville singing our tour anthem
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- Students in Ms. Hutcheson’s class from Section honoring their class Helping Hands Hero
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- The 2nd graders at Woodville celebrating and singing our tour anthem!
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- These 2nd grade students at Skyline are excited to celebrate!
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- These 2nd graders at North Sand Mountain are celebrating in song!
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- These 2nd graders at Woodville are celebrating in song!
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- These 2nd graders from Skyline are excited to celebrate their Helping Hands Hero!
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- These 2nd grade students at Sklyine get a picture with their Helping Hands Hero
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- These students in Ms. McCloud’s class at Bryant sing our tour anthem!
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- These Super Citizens from Ms Bennett’s class at Stevenson reading about their hero
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- Woodville 2nd graders with their Helping Hands Hero
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- 2nd grade students at Skyline are ready to celebrate!.jpeg
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- 2nd graders from Skyline singing in celebration!
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- Skyline 2nd graders pose for a picture with their Helping Hands Hero, Ms. Arnold!
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- Skyline 2nd graders singing our tour anthem!
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- Skyline 2nd graders waving their flags in celebration!
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- Skyline 2020 Helping Hands Hero, Celena Arnold!
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- Students from Skyline showing off their crowns and flags!
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- These 2nd grade students at Sklyine get a picture with their Helping Hands Hero
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- These 2nd graders from Skyline are showing off their crowns and flags!
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- These 2nd graders from Skyline proudly pose with their Helping Hands Hero, Ms. Arnold.
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- U.S.A.!, sings these 2nd graders from Skyline
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- What a great picture of these 2nd graders from Skyline with their crowns, flags and Helping Hands Tshirts!
