California Department of Education
Taking Center Stage – Act II

School spirit celebrations

Zany and fun school spirit days help many middle schools promote student belonging and a sense of community.

In the Spotlight

Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis Unified School District, a 2008 Schools to Watch™-Taking Center Stage Model School
To foster school spirit, Alta Sierra Intermediate School staff members host a variety of awards, including the following: Bruin of the Month Luncheon/Awards for outstanding character, Principal’s Pride Aware for improvement in academics, Bruin Pride luncheons for school spirit, Principal’s High Honor for academic excellence, Athletes of Character. In addition, the school hosts large ceremonies to celebrate English Language Learners achieving reclassification (RFEP).

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