Pictured are: Ebonie Thomas and Aijah Bradford (front row, left-right) and teacher/presenter Denise Zannu, Brittney Pratt, Morgan Luellen and Jasmine Harris (standing, left-right). Photo/Special.

Bear Creek Middle School recently began the character education program C.H.O.I.C.E.S. (Children Heeding Opportunities in Educational Services). This program is open to all Bear Creek students interested in family, friends, kindness, trustworthiness, reliability, respectfulness, goal setting, honesty, and good old fashioned fun. The mission of the C.H.O.I.C.E.S program is to encourage involvement of multicultural groups with activities, both in school and after school, and to embrace social, cultural and daily life skills. The program will be built on principles of respect, tolerance, moral values, and civic responsibility.