The Allegheny Valley School District promotes a safe, positive environment for students and staff that is free from bullying. Bullying activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational goals of the District and are prohibited at all times. School Board policy #249 guides the District in its procedures and decisions concerning matters that deal with bullying. 

The elementary buildings reinforce character education through a focused Character Counts program, which teaches students about positivie character traits. Students are recognized when exhibiting the trait of the month. Positive character traits foster social well-being and minimize bullying.

The school concentrates on the following: 

• October: Responsibility 
• November: Self-Control 
• December: Honesty 
• January: Generousity 
• February: Self-Awareness 
• March: Tolerance 
• April: Perseverance 
• May: Citizenship 

For additional information, please see Allegheny Valley School District Bullying Policy #249