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Rachel's Challenge

Rachel's Challenge In Central Fla.

My daughter, Rachel was the first student killed in the Columbine tragedy in 1999. Today, Rachel’s Challenge is the largest school assembly/training program in America, and we are excited about presenting to hundreds of thousands of students, parents, and educators in the central Florida area. I am grateful to WFTV Channel 9 and Central Florida’s TV27 WRDQ for their support in bringing Rachel’s Challenge to Central Florida.

- Darrell Scott


August 31 – Rockledge HS

September 1 – Bayside HS

September 2 – Satellite HS

September 3 – Palm Bay HS

September 4 – Windy Ridge K – 8

September 8 – West Shore Jr/Sr HS

September 9 – Heritage HS

September 10 – Eau Gallie HS

September 11 – Merritt Island HS

September 14 – Trinity Prep

September 15 – Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr HS

September 16 – Space Coast Jr/Sr HS

September 17 – Titusville HS

September 18 – Edgewood Jr/Sr HS

September 21 – Avalon MS

September 22 – Melbourne HS

September 23 – Indian Trails MS

September 24 – Conway M.S.

September 25 – Lake View MS

September 28 – Maitland MS

September 29 – Apopka MS

September 30 – Imagine Schools at W. Melbourne

October 1 – Discovery Middle School

October 2 – West Orange HS

October 5 – Odyssey MS

October 6 – Lee Middle School

October 7 - Astronaut HS

October 8 - Milwee MS

October 9 – New Smyrna Beach

October 12 – St. John Vianney

October 13 – Southwest MS

October 14 – Campbell MS

October 15 – Lawton Chiles MS October 19 – Wolf Lake MS

October 22 – Wildwood MS/HS

October 26 – Lake Mary Prep

October 29 – Maitland MS

October 30 – FL School Counselor Assoc Breakout

November 9 – Vero Beach HS

Friends Of Rachel

Help combat bullying by contributing to the Rachel’s Challenge Message Board on WFTV.com.

Volunteering

Help Rachel By Volunteering!
Students have the power to make PERMANENT, POSITIVE, CULTURAL CHANGE in their schools and communities by accepting the challenge of Rachel Scott. WFTV 9 Family Connection supports RACHELS Challenge. You may just start a chain reaction!

Make A Difference By Volunteering!
9 Family Connection
There are organizations across Central Florida that need your help. Here are a few. Click the links below to find more.
Adult Literacy League
Alzheimer Resource Center
American Lung Assoc. of Fla.
American Red Cross of C.F.
Best Buddies Florida
More Volunteer Agencies

People in need of HELP in our Central Florida communities - or those who want to GIVE help, can now connect through UNITED WAY 2-1-1, a Community Resource Line provided by Heart of Florida United Way. Full Story ››
INFO: 2-1-1 Questions and Answers
VIDEO: 2-1-1 Center Offers Help

Follow Rachel's Challenge On Twitter

Follow Rachel's Challenge in Central Florida through Twitter. Visit our Twitter page and follow us for updates about the program.

Students Sharing Acts of Kindness

Start a chain reaction and share positive acts of kindness with WFTV Channel 9. We want to hear from you about Rachel's Challenge. Share your photos and videos below.

Slideshow

We're working to reach EVERY STUDENT IN AMERICA with our message!
What is the Message? Students have the power to make PERMANENT, POSITIVE, CULTURAL CHANGE in their schools and communities by accepting the challenge of Rachel Scott to start a chain reaction of kindness and compassion. Check out the slideshow below to see how others have accepted.
SLIDESHOW: View The Rachel's Challenge Slideshow

Video

Rachel Scott was the first person killed in the Columbine High School tragedy in 1999. Just one month earlier she wrote an essay with the intent of instilling kindness in mankind.
Full Story ››
WATCH: Rachel's Challenge Introduction

Rachel Scott's family was at Avalon Elementary trying to inspire students to prevent teen violence. WATCH: Family At Avalon

Brevard County high schools have all signed on to Rachel's Challenge. A group of students and a very generous civic organization are making it all possible.
VIDEO: Schools Take Up Rachel's Challenge

In an assembly, unlike any they'd witnessed before, Howard Middle Schoolers learned the story of Columbine shooting victim Rachel Scott and what they can do to help realize her dreams.
VIDEO: School Ready For Rachel's Challenge
IMAGES: Rachel's Challenge At Howard Middle School

Chain of Lakes students learned about Rachel's Challenge recently. After the presentation a smaller group of dedicated students gathered to learn how to carry out the program of kindness and compassion.
VIDEO: Friends Of Rachel Club
IMAGES: Carrying Out Compassion

I Am The One On WFTV

Grant Winners Making A Difference
See some of the dramatic ways Central Floridians are using grants they received from the I Am The One program to make a real difference in our community.
Teens Help Neighbors Who Struggle To Make Ends Meet
Local Schools Get $50,000 From I Am The One
WFTV 9 Family Connection Partners Work To Help Community
The "I Am The One" Challenge Continues

Jeff Jensen is a recipient of a 9 Family Connection and Partners I AM THE ONE grant. Jeff took his money and is using it to teach young children about computer programming. At the same time he is teaching a group of high school students an even bigger lesson.
VIDEO: I AM THE ONE Grant Winner
IMAGES: Teaching Students To Teach Students

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