Murfreesboro Elementary School Earns Certified Kindness School Status

Murfreesboro Elementary School is proud to announce that it has become the first and only school in Arkansas to earn the prestigious title of Certified Kindness School. This recognition highlights the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of students, faculty, and staff over the past two years in fostering a culture of kindness within the school community.

Journey to Kindness Accreditation

The path to achieving Certified Kindness School status has been a rewarding and collective effort. The school’s initiatives have focused on instilling kindness and inclusivity throughout the student body and staff, creating a supportive and positive environment.

Key Initiatives at Murfreesboro Elementary

• Kindness Club: The heart of the school’s kindness efforts, this club consists of both peer and teacher-referred Ambassadors who actively promote the values of kindness.
• Celebrate Kindness Week: An annual event that underscores the importance of kindness through a series of activities and projects that spread positivity throughout the school.
• Kindness Challenges: Students are encouraged to participate in challenges that promote acts of kindness and recognize their peers who make notable efforts to enhance the school’s welcoming atmosphere.
• Random Acts of Kindness Celebrations: The school regularly acknowledges spontaneous acts of kindness, celebrating those moments that truly make a difference in the school community.
• Kindness Posters and Calendars: Vibrant visual reminders of the school’s commitment to kindness are displayed throughout the campus, serving as daily sources of inspiration for students and staff alike.

Creating a Culture of Kindness

Through these ongoing efforts, Murfreesboro Elementary has successfully created an environment where kindness is not just encouraged but expected. The school community continuously strives to make kindness a core value, fostering a sense of inclusivity, respect, and positivity among all.

Murfreesboro Elementary is excited to serve as a model for other schools looking to create a similar culture of kindness, proving that small acts of kindness can have a lasting, positive impact.