Russellville Middle School students kicked off their American character program recently, learning lessons about historical Americans as part of an initiative to encourage them to have or develop good character themselves.  

With the help of local and state sponsors, seventh grade students from RMS are beginning the American character program this year. Students will learn civics, history, character, careers and financial literacy in a format that uses excitement as its engagement platform. The lessons are in comic book format and expand into class exercises and activities. After studying the character and impact of historical American figures, they are then challenged to put their own character in action.

At the kickoff event, students were introduced to the program and the service-learning component meant to empower them to make a difference in their community and beyond. These “#GoodCharacters” projects will see students, along with local mentors, working to solve real issues. And, in the program’s conclusion, they’ll hold a #GoodCharacters Expo where they show off their bright ideas and the big deeds they accomplished.