On Wednesday, October 16, Viewpoint’s students and faculty came together once again to celebrate Unity Day, a key event in National Bullying Prevention Month. Since 2015, Unity Day has been a powerful reminder of our school's commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. This annual tradition highlights the importance of kindness, acceptance, and standing against bullying.

Students and faculty across campus showed their solidarity by wearing orange, a color that symbolizes unity and the shared goal of fostering a welcoming community. Upper School volunteers partnered with Primary and Lower School students to write 'I will...' statements on paper footprints, outlining their contributions to creating a more inclusive environment.

“Unity Day exemplifies Viewpoint’s goal of ‘unity in diversity.’ Students across campus discuss and implement ideas to promote kindness, inclusion, and acceptance,” said Salah Farrag, Fourth Grade Teacher and Lower School Coordinator for Diversity and Inclusion. “In the Primary and Lower Schools, each student places an orange footprint with their concept for fostering such a community, representing the steps we can take to ensure that everyone here has a sense of belonging.”

Founded by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, Unity Day encourages people to wear orange and take a stand against bullying. Those interested in learning more about the program can find additional resources here.