Cicero School District 99 Students Come Together to Stand Against Bullying

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Education

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Education

Unity Day 2017 was on Wednesday October 25th, this is a day everyone came together and send one large message of support, hope, and unity to show that we are together against bullying and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. All of District 99 schools and students have opted to participate in various events throughout the district to commemorate the day to stand against bullying. District 99 celebrated Unity Day Wednesday, Oct. 25, students gathered on the west field of Unity Jr. High to take an oath and proclaim that we care about safety for all students. Bullying affects almost one in every five students around the country. By wearing orange and taking an oath we are together against bullying and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. District 99 is composed of 16 schools and range from Prekindergarten to 8th grade. District 99 Serves Cicero residents in an area of approximately 6 square miles and services over 13,300 students with a faculty of over 700. District 99’s mission, is to prepare all students to become lifelong learners, socially responsible citizens, and meaningful participants in a culturally diverse world by providing the necessary skills within schools that promote excellence, mutual respect, and the joy of learning. For more information, visit: www.cicd99.edu.

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