HTSD in the News: In Hampton Township schools, a culture of inclusion is on the rise — and led by students

HTSD was recently featured by Kidsburgh in an article about how "In Hampton Township schools, a culture of inclusion is on the rise — and led by students."

Kidsburgh's AASA Learning 2025 Alliance series celebrates the work of groundbreaking school districts in the Pittsburgh region.

Below is a brief excerpt from the article:

Collaboration and empathy, which exist at the heart of these clubs’ missions, are two of the six elements that Hampton chose to include in their “Portrait of a Talbot” — a summary of the strengths and habits that all students will ideally develop by graduation.

These ideas ... are also echoed in the pillars of success described in the district’s strategic plan. The plan’s “Talbots Together” pillar is defined this way: “We celebrate our unique and collective experiences. We welcome learners, staff, and families from different backgrounds, experiences, and cultures. We treat all with dignity and respect by practicing empathy and using inclusive language and practices.”

And the kicker, which sums it up: “Everyone belongs in our schools.”