This month, we’re celebrating Responsibility as our October Character Counts Pillar!

Responsibility is more than simply completing tasks or following through on commitments. It means taking accountability for our actions, choices, and lives, and recognizing that we have the ability to respond thoughtfully to whatever challenges and opportunities come our way. Being responsible means owning our decisions, managing our emotions, fulfilling our obligations, and learning from both our successes and our mistakes.

As a school community, let’s challenge ourselves to practice responsibility every day by being prepared, keeping our commitments, showing respect for others, and taking ownership of our words and actions.

Together, let’s build a culture where responsibility is not viewed as a burden, but as an opportunity to make a positive impact every day.

• How would you react to hearing the Declaration read in your community?
  
• With whom would you share the news?
• What action would you take after hearing it?
• How would this have impacted your life?

Calling all 6th-8th graders! Share your ideas for improving your community and you could win up to $1,000! 💰

📅 Deadline: January 31, 2027
🔗 Learn more: https://www.floridamayors.org/essay-contest/