Students at Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts are taking a powerful stance against negative behavior this month, joining schools nationwide in observing National Bullying Prevention Month. Students are actively participating in an initiative to make their school a safer, more inclusive place by signing a public pledge to combat bullying.
The pledge represents a commitment from the student body to "stand up and speak out" against harassment and to "be a buddy, not a bully." By signing, Kinsella students are vowing to treat their peers with kindness and respect, value differences, and promptly report any bullying to a trusted adult. The school is using this collective promise to reinforce a culture of empathy, turning this month's awareness campaign into a sustained, year-long effort to ensure all students feel safe and supported.