Hope Schools Recognized as State and National Schools of Character

 

Character.org recently announced 103 schools and districts from around the world as 2026 State and National Schools of Character. Six of these impressive schools are Hope Leadership Academy participating schools, and The Hope Institute is proud to have partnered with each of them on their character journeys.

Each school has dedicated incredible time and effort into fostering a school culture that develops students into people of character, and we are thrilled to congratulate them on this honor. Please join us in celebrating these deserving schools:

 
 

2026 STATE and National Schools of Character - Alabama

  • Cherokee Bend Elementary School, Mountain Brook

  • Hall-Kent Elementary School, Homewood

  • Homewood Middle School, Homewood

  • Shades Cahaba Elementary, Homewood (renewal)

  • Vestavia Hills Elementary West, Vestavia Hills (renewal)

2026 STATE School of Character - Alabama

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary, Tuscaloosa

Find the official Character.org School of Character press release here.

 
Awards, AnnouncementsStefanie Landes