DeKalb Middle School

At DeKalb Middle School, we believe in celebrating the positive! Baron Fist Bumps are a way for staff to recognize students who are living out our Portrait of a Baron Competencies: Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Integrity, and Perseverance.

When a student is spotted demonstrating these important skills and character traits, they receive a positive office referral—a chance to be celebrated for doing the right thing. Instead of a negative trip to the office, students get a positive reason to visit, where their success is recognized and celebrated.

Baron Fist Bumps help us build a culture of encouragement, growth, and belonging by showing students that their actions matter and make a difference.