Each month during the 2020-2021 school year, Lamar CISD will recognize one of the Six Pillars of Character as part of the District’s Whole Child Health and Wellness initiative.

The Six Pillars of Character are the core ethical values that help instill a positive school climate for students and create a culture of kindness, making schools a safe environment for students to learn.

The character traits for 2020-2021 are:

• Trustworthiness – September
• Respect – October
• Responsibility – November/December
• Fairness – January/February
• Caring – March
• Citizenship – April/May

The character trait highlighted in March 2021 is Caring. Caring is being kind, helping others in need and being compassionate. 

To learn more about the Six Pillars of Character, visit the Character Counts website.