Rachel’s Challenge

Rachel Joy Scott was the first person killed in the Columbine High School shooting on April 20, 1999.  After her death, many students that Rachel reached out to shared stories with the Scotts about the profound impact her simple acts of kindness had on their lives; even preventing one young man for taking his own life. They soon realized the transformational effect of Rachel’s story and started the non-profit organization that is Rachel’s Challenge today.

In the nineteen years since we lost twelve innocent lives, including Rachel, her legacy has touched 25 million people and is the foundation for creating programs that promote a positive climate in K-12 schools. Her vision to start a chain reaction of kindness and compassion is the basis for our mission: Making schools safer, more connected places where bullying and violence are replaced with kindness and respect; and where learning and teaching are awakened to their fullest.

The Junior and Senior High School’s hosted a representative from Rachel’s Challenge and the impact was profound.  50 students from each building were invited and trained on how to be “Friend’s of Rachel.”  They are working on implementing small, easy gestures of kindness that will go along way in our schools.  The hope/goal is to change the culture of our schools, not overnight but over time.  The message is really be kind!

A community event that evening allowed parents and the community to hear Rachel’s message as well!

Friends of Rachel Club

Chain of Kindness