In a world where kindness is more valued than ever, West Hollywood Elementary School is stepping up to the challenge. From January 22-26, 2024, the school will participate in the 13th annual Great Kindness Challenge, joining forces with over 20 million youths from 115 countries in a global movement to create a more compassionate world.
The Great Kindness Challenge, initiated by the global nonprofit Kids for Peace, began in 2012 with three schools in Carlsbad, Calif. It was designed to combat bullying and to encourage a culture of inclusion, connection, and compassion. Over the years, the program has seen exponential growth, now encompassing more than 40,000 schools across all 50 states and 115 countries. The appeal of the challenge lies in its positive, proactive approach to fostering a kinder atmosphere in schools, primarily through a checklist of thoughtful acts of kindness that students are encouraged to complete.
The #GreatKindnessChallenge sponsored by #OOLYCreateKindness has launched at WHE! Students will check off 50 kind acts throughout the week to become certified Kind Students!! Will you join us? @fowhe @fairfax_lausd @laschoolswest pic.twitter.com/Cm8RR34cCc
— West Hollywood Elementary (@WestHollywoodE1) January 22, 2024
Students at West Hollywood Elementary will receive this checklist at the start of the Great Kindness Challenge week. They are motivated to perform each kind act over the week, in addition to participating in various community-building activities. These include a Kindness Challenge Welcome Tunnel Kickoff, Kindness Stations at recess and lunch, a Kindness Door Decorating Contest judged by city officials and sheriffs, writing and delivering thank you cards to sheriffs and firefighters, a Kindness Spirit Week, and a unique student-formed Smiley Emoji on the playground captured by a drone photo.
West Hollywood Elementary, a STEAM certified and Kindness Certified School within the LAUSD, serves 310 students from TK-5th grades.
Yes, there is such a school in WeHo! It is part of LAUSD and serves young people in WeHo and east Beverly Hills. Every year, it is the beneficiary of beautification by City residents on MLK Weekend Saturday. This year some 60-ish residents worked on the campus to plant shrubbery, partially re-seed the front lawn, and paint and plant various playground areas in back. The Mayor, members of Council, commissioners, board members, residents, and the City’s Poet Laureate came together to freshen the campus for students. The yearly event is organized by City staff member, Larissa FOOKS; residents can take… Read more »
I honestly didn’t know there was an elementary school in WH. What a horrible place for children.
Ham Shipey agrees with you.
Learn more doesn’t look horrible Lots of special programs
i have you seen the school driven by the school