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Jr./Sr. High Contact Include-Ilion Central School District

1 Golden Bomber Dr.

Ilion, NY 13357

Sr. High: 315.895.7471

Jr. High: 315.895.7471

Fax: 315.895.5255

Renee Rudd

Principal

James Humphrey

Asst. Principal

Accept the challenge-Join Friends of Rachel

Students at the Jr.-Sr. High School are hoping to start a "chain reaction" of kindness throughout the halls of the school. In September, students in grades 7-12 participated in a presentation called Rachel's Challenge which told the story and writings of Rachel Scott who was the first tragedy in the 1999 Columbine High School shooting. Rachel's belief was anyone can make a difference with random acts of kindness in their daily lives. Even something as simple as a smile and hello in the morning can start a chain reaction throughout the day!

Photo of students signing the "I Accept Rachel's Challenge" BannerThe presentation focused on 5 challenges for each student to accept if they wish. Once they accepted the challenge, students were offered the oppportunity to sign a banner that is hung in the entrance of the school stating, "I Accept Rachel's Challenge."

Pictured above: students signing the "I Accept Rachel's Challenge" banner.

The 5 challenges are:

  • Look for the best in others

  • Dream big

  • Choose positive influences

  • Speak with kindness

  • Start your own chain reaction

About 40 Ilion students along with students from surrounding school districts participated in a leadership training at Herkimer County BOCES to learn more about the Rachel's Challenge initiave and how they can help implement it at their school.

The group's first initiative is to encourage fellow students join the Friends of Rachel club. Everyone is welcome to the initial meeting on October 11 at 3:00 pm in the high school LGI. The group will be deciding what their first steps will be to start chain reactions at Ilion Jr.-Sr. High School!

To spark interest in the new club, the group created a video showing ways students can help start their own chain reaction with random acts of kindness. Watch the Friends of Rachel Club video (WMV).

For more information and parent resources on Rachel's Challenge, visit their official website at rachelschallenge.org.

 

 

 

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