This Week at Haworth Secondary
Sept. 7th- Sept. 12th
Dear Haworth Families,
We have another busy week ahead at Haworth Secondary! Between athletics, FFA activities, the McCurtain County Free Fair, student organizations, and the everyday work happening in our classrooms, there are plenty of opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and represent our school.
This week, I want to challenge our students to think about something that makes a difference in everything they do: EFFORT.
"Nothing will work unless you do." — Maya Angelou
One of the things I value most in our students isn't perfection, it's effort.
You may not always be the best athlete on the team. You may not understand every lesson the first time. You may not win every competition or get every answer right. But you always have a choice about how much effort you are willing to give.
Effort means showing up and giving your best, even when something is difficult.
In the classroom, effort looks like asking questions, completing your work, studying, and refusing to give up when something doesn't come easily.
On the field, effort looks like running that extra lap, encouraging your teammates, listening to your coaches, and competing until the very end. In other activities, effort means preparing, participating, learning new skills, and representing Haworth with pride.
And sometimes, effort simply means making the decision to try one more time.
Students, don't compare your effort to someone else's. Focus on what YOU are capable of giving.
You may surprise yourself when you stop worrying about being perfect and start focusing on being better. Parents, thank you for encouraging your children to work hard, persevere, and give their best. Those lessons will serve them long after they leave our classrooms.
This week, let's make a commitment:
Give your best. Work hard. Don't quit. Be proud of your effort.
Because at Haworth, we don't expect every student to be perfect. We expect them to try.
Make good choices. Take ownership. Be responsible. Show up. Have pride. Try. Be a Lion. 💚🖤
Rachael Smith
Secondary Principal
Haworth Public Schools
