In our district, every student deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported. Bullying and harassment have no place in our schools, and we remain committed to fostering a positive school culture and climate.
To strengthen these efforts, we’ve welcomed Chris Chamberlain as our new Peer Relations and Bullying Prevention Coordinator. Mr. Chamberlain is currently teaching a middle school rotation class focused on peer relations and bullying prevention, coordinating events across the district, and investigating complaints in a fair-minded manner. He has also partnered with M.A.Y. Mentoring to organize several events this month, including an upcoming student assembly featuring Terrence Talley, a nationally recognized speaker.
We are excited about the momentum building around this work—but it cannot be done by one person or one program alone. It takes all of us.
As adults, we must model the behaviors we want to see in our students. That means demonstrating respectful interactions, resolving conflicts constructively, and being mindful of the power of our words. Words can build up or tear down. We must choose to use them to make a positive impact. When we witness bullying or harassment, we need to speak up, offer support, and take reasonable action to protect students.
We are also proud to offer Project HOPE, which supports students’ mental health needs, and grateful to SIEF for providing financial support to train our staff in best practices for prevention and response.
Let’s commit to doing this work together.
