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Sometimes, a big difference begins with a simple idea—and the courage to share it. For Jackson Lowe, an eighth-grade student at Corbin Middle School, that idea began at 11:57. Speaking to his eighth-grade classmates while campaigning for Student Council, Jackson opened with a time his audience immediately recognized: just minutes before lunch. He used the familiar experience of finding a place to sit at lunch to illustrate how even small ideas can make a meaningful difference

The first day of October brought a new focus for The Redhound Way at Corbin Middle School as eighth graders began exploring Communication through their morning meeting. Principal Mr. Evan Robinson helped set the stage by first highlighting last month's Redhound Way competency: Work Ethic. Through Redhound Shout Outs, students were recognized for demonstrating strong work ethic and were reminded that the choices they make each day reflect who they are as Redhounds. From there,

Sometimes work ethic looks like finishing your own assignment. Sometimes it looks like staying a little longer, giving a little more, and helping someone else discover what they are capable of. Eva Johnson understands the difference. Without being asked, Eva noticed a classmate who could use some extra encouragement and began finding ways to help. Day after day, she can be seen explaining directions, reteaching concepts, offering encouragement, and patiently prompting her pee

Walk down the hallway first thing in the morning, and chances are you will run into Gavin Smith long before the first bell rings. He makes a point to go out of his way to greet his teachers every single day—not because he happens to be in their morning homeroom or on their team, but simply because he values connection and intentionally starts his day with energy and purpose. That small, daily habit speaks volumes about who Gavin is as a person. Across Corbin Middle School, ei

Sometimes work ethic looks like working hard on an assignment. Sometimes it looks like staying focused when no one is watching. And sometimes, it looks like noticing what needs to be done—and doing it without being asked. That is exactly what Seth Garrison, a student in Mrs. Tabitha Frederick’s 5th period math class at Corbin Middle School, has chosen to do. Seth works hard in math class, but his work ethic doesn’t stop when the lesson ends. Each afternoon, before heading to

Excellence is often found in the extra effort we choose to give. For Jireth E. Villatoro-Rivera, a sixth-grade English Language Learner at Corbin Middle School, a recent writing assignment required more than simply putting his thoughts on paper. While his classmates were focused on understanding the content and communicating their ideas, Jireth was doing that work while also navigating a language he is still learning. And he embraced the challenge with intentional effort. Wit

Corbin Middle School's head custodian, Scotty Powers, arrives before dawn and teaches students what Work Ethic looks like without ever asking for credit.