In an educational experience that normally features hundreds of elementary students gathered to cheer, sing and celebrate together, this year’s Super Citizen Kickoff at Pike County Schools, including Covenant Christian and New Life Christian is happening a little differently due to COVID-19. A new video-led “virtual kickoff” is delivering engagement and enthusiasm to help schools teach civics, character, history, financial literacy and careers whether students watch inside smaller classrooms or in the safety of their own homes.

Libby Liberty™, seen here discussing her “patina,” brings history to life and introduces students to their important roles as citizens.
Libby Liberty™, the Statue of Liberty character who normally arrives in auditoriums to bring history to life on stage, now jumps off the screen to introduce students to the 10-week program they’re beginning. Students (and parents) hear from the Liberty Learning Foundation Education Team, they are introduced to the COMMUNITY of sponsors who care enough to keep the program free of charge, and they are guided on a journey that reminds them why their roles as Super Citizens are so important in America’s future.

Libby Liberty™ leads a “U! S! A!” chant to coax Mr. Palmer out of hiding to introducing him to students. Both characters will teach students about civics, character, financial literacy, careers and more during the program.
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” DVD series). Upper elementary grades learn from the original Super Citizen Program kit that features DVD-based 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.”
These crucial lessons are being taught thanks to funding from sponsors who understand that these lessons must be taught despite school budget cuts–and especially in these times where civic duty, voting, and character issues are so important. Students finished the virtual event singing along to the program’s signature song, “YOU in the U.S.A.”
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If schools and students were able to contribute photos from their virtual event, see them in the gallery below. And stay tuned for stories and photos from program Celebration and Torch Team heroes in the coming months!
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- 2nd graders in Ms. Mills class at Goshen waving flags and wearing their crowns!
- Covenant Christian 2nd & 3rd graders singing tour anthem.
- Covenant Christian 2nd & 3rd graders singing tour anthem!
- Covenant Christian 2nd & 3rd graders singing Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
- Covenant Christian 2nd & 3rd graders waving their flags!
- Goshen 2nd graders in Ms. Mills class selfie with Libby!
- Goshen students in Ms. Jones class selfie with Libby
- Goshen students in Ms. Mills class say – Only YOU can keep the “U” in the USA !
- Goshen students in Ms. Mills class waiving their flags.
- Mr. Sanders from Goshen Class are learning from Libby!
- Mr. Sanders from Goshen Class are learning from Libby.
- Mr. Sanders from Goshen Class Selfie with Libby!
- Mr. Sanders from Goshen Class singing along with our tour anthem.
- Mr. Sanders from Goshen Class singing our tour anthem.
- Mr. Sanders from Goshen Class singing You in the USA!
- Mr. Sanders from Goshen Class watching the virtual kickoff
- Ms. Fount’ain’s class Selfie with Libby!
- Ms. Fountain’s students – Jenna Kate, Ka’Nya, Tevarus at Pike Co Elem leading in our tour anthem!
- Ms. Fountain’s students watching Libby
- Ms. Fountain’s students singing along with our tour anthem
- Ms. Fountains students waving their flags
- Ms. Jones at Goshen class picture!
- Ms. Mills students at Goshen waving their flags
- Ms. Mills students from Goshen singing our tour anthem!
- New Life Christian from Ms. Siler’s class Charity-Rose showing off her crown and flag!
- New Life Christian from Ms. Siler’s class Mason showing off his crown and flag!
- New Life Christian Ms Turrner’s class Selfie with Libby!
- New Life Christian Ms. Turner student showing off crown and flag.
- New Life Christian Ms. Turner student showing off crown and flag
- New Life Christian Ms. Turner’s class learning they are part of a community.
- New Life Christian Ms. Turner’s students leading the pledge.
- New Life Christian Ms. Turners students showing off crowns and flags!
- New Life Christian- Ms. Siler, Charity-Rose & Mason Selfie with Libby
- Paige in Ms. Fountains clas at Pike Co Elemenatry leads her class in the pledge before the kickoff
- Pike Co Elem students in Ms. Fountain’s class singing tour anthem
- Students in Ms. Fountains class watching the kickoff
- Students in Ms. Jones class at Goshen singing our tour anthem
- Students in Ms. Mills class at Goshen singing our tour anthem.
- Students in Ms. Mills class from Goshen singing and doing the motions to our tour anthem.
- Students of Ms. Fountains class enjoying the kickoff
- this young lady in Ms. Fountain’s class shows off her crown and flag
- Thank you, Troy Bank & Trust!