Our School Kindness Pledge
Create one official School Kindness Pledge everyone can say together every day.
Run a fun contest • Or choose a ready-made version and print a school poster
A school-wide kindness pledge builds shared culture, school spirit, and student ownership. You can either run a student contest to create the official pledge or choose one of the ready-made versions below, personalize it, and print a poster for hallways, assemblies, and classrooms.
Option 1: Run a School-Wide Contest
Contest Announcement Script (Week 1 Launch)
“Good morning, [School Name]! We’re launching a school-wide contest to create Our School Kindness Pledge — the official words we’ll say together every day!
Kindness is our shared superpower. Submit your pledge ideas by [deadline]. The winning pledge will be recited by the whole school!
Let’s make our school kinder — submit today! Thumbs up! 👍”
Why This Contest Works
- Creates strong student ownership and buy-in
- Makes kindness visible and exciting across the whole school
- Builds community and school spirit
- Supports SEL goals in a fun, memorable way
- Turns the pledge into a living symbol of your school culture
Simple Timeline
- Week 1: Launch announcement + entry collection
- Week 2: Shortlist top entries + school-wide voting
- Week 3: Reveal the winning pledge in a special assembly
- Ongoing: Daily recitation + track “pledge in action” stories
Option 2: Choose a Ready-Made School Pledge
Pick a version, personalize it with your school name, and print a poster for the whole school.
Your School Kindness Pledge
Click the button to create your school pledge, then print a poster, share it, and display it across the school.
Our School Kindness Pledge
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Make It Official Across the Whole School
Print the poster and display it in the main office, cafeteria, hallways, and every classroom. Recite it together at morning announcements or assemblies. Invite families to join so the ripple effect spreads from school to home and community.
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