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The Wildcat Way
It’s who we are
At Jenison Public Schools, the Wildcat Way
isn’t just a slogan—it’s our core guiding principle that shape everything we do. From our
classrooms to our hallways, the Wildcat Way
is ingrained in our culture, driving
us to be the best versions of
ourselves every day.
Throughout the
academic year, we
uphold the tradition of celebrating
the Wildcat Way
at each of our
buildings. Every
month, students
and sta昀昀 unite to
acknowledge and
honor individuals
who embody the
Wildcat Way
values of Trust,
Honesty, Empathy, Integrity,
Respect, and
Responsibility.
These individuals epitomize
what it means to
be a Wildcat.
But our celebrations don’t stop
there. For the past three
years, we’ve had the honor of
hosting the Wildcat Way Gala—an
event that brings together students, sta昀昀, parents, and community members to celebrate the
exceptional leaders of the Wildcat Way from
grades fourth through twel昀琀h.
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Nominated by their teachers, these students
are exemplary examples of what it means to live
out the Wildcat Way. They embody the values
of respect, responsibility, integrity, honesty,
trust and empathy in everything they do. From
their academic achievements to their
contributions to the community,
these students inspire us all with
their dedication and passion.
The Wildcat Way Gala
isn’t solely a platform for
individual accolades—it’s a
celebration of the uni昀椀ed
spirit that permeates
our school community.
It’s a testament to the
transformative power
of a character-driven culture and the
profound in昀氀uence
it exerts in shaping
the future leaders
of tomorrow.
As we re昀氀ect on
the importance of
the Wildcat Way,
we’re reminded
of the profound
impact it has on our
students, our sta昀昀,
and our community
as a whole. By living out
the Wildcat Way every day,
we’re not just building better students—we’re building better citizens who will
go on to make a positive di昀昀erence in
the world.
