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"Blue" - Our School Dog

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Blue is on campus every day and assists us in building our school’s Christ-centered environment by nurturing compassion, responsibility, and emotional well-being among students. A trained school dog can provide comfort, reduce stress, and create opportunities for teaching kindness, patience, and stewardship — values rooted in our biblical call to care for God’s creation (Proverbs 12:10).
 

A school dog provides gentle support for students who experience anxiety or emotional challenges, while also strengthening our community through positive relationships and joyful connections. With clear policies for safety, hygiene, and care, the school dog is a blessing to our campus and a meaningful way to model Christ-like love in everyday school life.

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BENEFITS OF HAVING A SCHOOL DOG
 

1. Emotional & Mental Health Benefits

  • Reduces student stress, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness

  • Provides comfort during difficult moments 

  • Encourages emotional regulation and calm behavior

  • Supports students dealing with trauma or special needs
     

2. Academic Benefits

  • Supports reluctant readers (students can read aloud to a non-judgmental listener)

  • Helps improve attendance by creating positive school connections

  • Encourages responsibility and focus
     

3. Social Development

  • Promotes kindness, gentleness, and empathy

  • Helps students practice appropriate social interactions

  • Builds a sense of community and belonging

  • Encourages cooperation and shared responsibility
     

4. School Climate & Culture

  • Creates a welcoming, warm environment

  • Can improve overall student behavior and reduce disciplinary issues

  • Strengthens relationships between students and staff

  • Enhances the school’s identity and positive reputation
     

5. Support for Individual Needs

  • Benefits students with anxiety, autism, ADHD, or emotional challenges

  • Helps soothe students during crisis situations

  • Can act as a bridge for communication with withdrawn students
     

6. Practical & Community Benefits

  • Makes the school more appealing to families

  • Provides positive public relations and marketing opportunities

  • Strengthens family and community engagement

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