Stokes Elementary School Unites Against Bullying

The students at Stokes Elementary School in the Island Trees School District took a stand against bullying on Wednesday, Oct. 9. 

Both students and staff at the school wore orange as a sign of unity and each student wore a statement of affirmation on a "link" to build a chain of strength. 

Students formed a unity chain 497 links long, traveling the length of the entire school building.

"I can stand up for myself, I am brave, I can be a good friend," the students said. 

For more info. on how to prevent bullying at school and how to respond to it, visit http://www.stopbullying.gov/.