Students at Circleville Middle School signed the Resolution of Respect to mark the No Place for Hate kickoff for the school year. Students in each classroom read the resolution before signing it. Then, it was displayed in each classroom.

The Resolution of Respect reads:

“We pledge from this day forward to do our best to combat prejudice and to stop those who violate someone’s civil rights. We will seek to understand those who are different. We believe that one person can make a difference and that no person should stand by when it comes to opposing hate. We will speak out against prejudice and discrimination. We will reach out to those who are victims of hate. We know that we must all promote harmony, equality, and respect. By signing the pledge, we commit ourselves to creating a community that is No Place for Hate.”

No Place for Hate is a self-directed program from the Anti-Defamation League where schools create their own curriculum working collaboratively with the ADL. The goal is to create a better school climate and decrease bullying and bias. All seven Pine Bush schools have earned the No Place for Hate Gold Status.