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Rachel's Challenge
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Rachel’s
Challenge, an outcome of the Columbine High School tragedy in 1999, has
been designed to create an environment of kindness and compassion while
empowering students to make a difference in their school.
PHS started a Rachel’s Challenge
Club in the spring of 2007, and has been drawing interest from students,
staff, and the community. The club sponsors numerous activities on
campus and off campus throughout the school year help to reach their
goal of supporting a positive school environment where all students feel
safe to attend school.
Current calendar of events:
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On-going
Meet bi-weekly during STAT to plan events
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On-going
Provide a warm welcome to new students by taking them to lunch
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On-going
Facilitate Rachel’s Closet for students’ clothing needs
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On-going
Demonstrate appreciation for staff and students through random
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November
Decorate trees and sing at Waterford Retirement Center
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December
Collect and deliver hundreds of new toys to
for Emanuel Lutheran
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February
Provide and deliver Beanie
Babies for preschoolers
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March
St. Patrick’s Day celebration with retirees at Orchard’s Village
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April
Honor Rachel Scott’s memory with Roses & Tributes
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June
End of year celebration
The Club is
always looking for more opportunities to spread kindness any student
interested in helping to make a positive difference in our school is
invited to join!
I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way
to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same.
–Rachel Scott
First person killed at Columbine High School tragedy
in 1999
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