Bay View Academy Partakes in Rachel's Challenge
On Wednesday, Jan. 18, students in both the middle and upper school accepted challenges meant to inspire compassion and kindness.
Bay View Academy students, parents, faculty and staff participated, for the second time in the national program Rachel’s Challenge, a bullying and violence abatement program on Wednesday, Jan. 18, according to a press release from the school. The program, named after Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim of the Columbine High School tragedy in 1999, has a mission to “inspire, equip and empower every person to create a permanent positive culture change in their school, business and community by starting a chain reaction of kindness and compassion.” Last year, Bay View Academy joined the 1.5 million students who participate in this program annually by accepting the five challenges presented which include: looking for the best in others; daring…