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Go Beyond.
A Culture of Kindness Is Changing Middle School
Amy Bode
What happens when kindness becomes part of the middle school culture? You get students who lead with courage, serve with joy, and change the culture from the inside out. Meet the Middle School Kindness Crew—a team of student volunteers who are making a real impact every single week:
- Kindness shout-outs in announcements
- School-wide gratitude project for Thanksgiving
- Food & coat drive leadership
- Chapel participation
- Posters and peer recognition
- Behind-the-scenes serving—without being asked
When students feel safe, seen, and valued, they become more confident learners. They participate more freely, support one another more readily, and take greater academic risks. A Christ-centered community rooted in belonging creates a classroom environment where academic growth can ignite.