A strong focus at CVMS is respect. Respect for all students, respect for teachers and staff, respect for ourselves and respect for the classroom. It is essential and valued in everyday matters for all at Circleville Middle School.

Recently, to kick off No Place for Hate and Start With Hello, students throughout CVMS brainstormed in their classrooms about ways to show respect to each of the entities mentioned above. For example, raising their hand in class, keeping their classroom clean, coming to class prepared and treating each other the way they wish to be treated. Students discussed worked together to come up with these strategies in several classes, including in Nicole Bobby’s and Marcus Samerson’s classes.

 

No Place for Hate coincides with Start With Hello, a program that encourages students to reach out to their peers who may be in need of friendship. Some students may not have the support system that others do. A kid may not have as many friends to talk to or may just be feeling down. Start With Hello is just what it sounds like – start talking and listening to each other. It can make a real difference in someone’s life.

 

To go along with Start With Hello, students worked together to come up with as many ways as possible to say hello. They researched different languages and put together their list of welcoming phrases. 

 

Respect and communication – these are key to making our schools No Place for Hate!