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High School

3255 Zurmehly Road Lima, OH 45806
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Acts of Kindness

The Challenge

Led by the school’s PPA (Positive Peer Advocacy) group, Shawnee launched the Kindness Challenge in partnership with Doing AOK.

Their goal was simple:
Mobilize the entire school community to complete and log as many Acts of Kindness as possible, then challenge another school to do even more.

What began as a two-week initiative quickly became something bigger.

A shift in culture.
A shared purpose.
A reminder that small actions matter.

Shawnee Student Experiences

I think my favorite part about the challenge is knowing that I am spreading love in my community and seeing all of the smiles on peoples faces.
Hunter Williams (Junior 2027)
The coolest part of the kindness challenge was seeing all of my classmates and teachers coming together and making an effort to be kind to each other.
Stella Ellis(Junior 2027)
This kindness challenge inspired me to step out of my comfort zone and be kind to those I don’t usually talk to or interact with.
Olivia Hinegardner(Junior 2027)
What surprised me most about this was the immediate spread of kindness throughout the school. One small act of kindness motivated others to go out and do the same. Kindness added up and created a lasting effect on the culture of LCC.
Olivia Venturella(Junior 2027)
The kindness challenge helped me realize how much one little thing can do for someone.
Claire Wolfcale(Senior 2026)
The kindness challenge allowed students to act in a positive way toward others.
Lyla Wenger(Freshman 2029)
The AOK kindness challenge helped me talk to people that I don’t usually talk to.
Aliyah Gaberdiel(Freshman 2029)

How They Did It

The challenge was intentionally simple so every student could participate.

Each student received a Kindness Challenge Sheet with a list of acts they could complete during the school day or on their own time.

The focus was not on grand gestures.

It was on everyday decisions:

  • Including someone at lunch
  • Thanking teachers and staff
  • Encouraging classmates
  • Helping without being asked
  • Choosing to speak with kindness
  • Taking the time to listen

Students could complete the same act multiple times. Each action counted. Each moment mattered.

And for the first time, those moments were tracked.

Kindness Challenge Sheet for Shawnee
Shawnee Students wearing Doing AOK Shirts

Student Leadership Made the Difference

The PPA (Positive Peer Advocacy) group led every aspect of the initiative.

  • They introduced the challenge to the students.
  • They distributed materials.
  • They kept the momentum going through reminders and encouragement.
  • They collected and tallied every act.
  • This was not a top-down program.
  • It was student-led, peer-driven, and community-supported.

Turning Kindness Into Impact

At the end of the two weeks, every submitted act was counted.

The result:

1704 Acts of Kindness in 14 Days

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Shawnee is keeping the moment going. Your School Could Be Next

Who will take the challenge next?

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