Character Strong is an evidenced-based social-emotional learning curriculum WPMS will be implementing during AFT time on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Character Strong's sessions are vertically aligned, therefore middle school students will never receive the same session twice. The goal of implementing Character Strong is to increase belonging, well-being and engagement of our students. They will learn and build skills in empathy, emotional awareness, goal setting, leadership and finding a sense of purpose in life, all while making WPMS a welcoming and positive climate for all students and staff.