08/11/2026
To everyone heading back to school:
If you notice someone who’s quiet, sitting alone, struggling to fit in, or getting picked on for any reason—being shy, looking different, not wearing the “right” clothes, or simply not having a big group of friends—please step up.
You don’t have to become their best friend overnight. Just say hello. Smile when you pass them in the hallway. Include them in a conversation. Those small moments cost almost nothing, but they can mean everything to someone who feels invisible.
You never really know what that person is dealing with outside of school. Your kindness might be the one bright spot in their day.
Please share this. Our kids need more people willing to notice them.