Muskogee Schools Earn 7 Awards from Character Education Partnership

Muskogee Schools received 7 Promising Practice awards from the Character Education Partnership in Washington, D.C.  The district and individual schools have been recognized for innovative practices that develop good character in K-12 students.  This year's recognized practices are:

 

Musoogee High School - Rougher 300 program to encourage and recognize students for 300 hours of volunteer service.

 

Muskogee Public Schools - Character Camp, which offers students a week-long summer experience in building leadership and good character.

 

Muskogee Public Schools - Cafe Conversations, a district-wide opportunity for students to let their voices be heard.

 

Rougher Alternative Academy - Serve to Learn program in which students partner with the Muskogee Animal Shelter to care for dogs at the shelter.

 

Sadler Arts Academy - The Power of Legacy, building a school legacy that extends to our community and state.

 

Sadler Arts Academy - S.U.P.E.R. Club (Students Understanding Philanthropy and Educating Relationships)

 

Whittier Elementary - 80's for Alzheimer's, Students Dancing a Cure in which students sponsored a dance to raise money for Alzheimer's research.

 

Muskogee High School is also recognized as 2011 National School of Character.

 

For more information on Muskogee Public Schools' awards, visit the Character Council of Central Oklahoma at  http://www.characterok.org/index.php/ccco-programs/character-education-partnership-cep/