The Port Washington—Saukville School District, City of Port Washington, and the Village of Saukville unite in an exciting program developed to promote character within each other and within the community.

CHARACTER COUNTS!® strengthens young lives through character education. It's a national initiative in partnership with schools, communities, businesses, and other organizations helping millions of youth and adults develop universal values.

CHARACTER COUNTS!® is two things: An educational framework for teaching universal values and a national coalition of organizations that support each other.

Check out this video for a great example of the importance of character, caring, and citizenship from the third graders at Lincoln Elementary School! Click Here To View Video!

THE SIX PILLARS OF CHARACTER®: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship

Be honest Don't deceive, cheat, or steal Be reliable - do what you say you'll do Have the courage to do the right thing Build a good reputation Be loyal - stand by your family, friends, and country	Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule Be tolerant of differences Use good manners, not bad language Be considerate of the feelings of others Don't threaten, hit, or hurt anyone Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements
Do what you are supposed to do Persevere: Keep on trying! Always do your best Use self-control Be self-disciplined Think before you act - consider the consequences Be accountable for your choices	Play by the rules Take turns and share Be open-minded; listen to others Don't take advantage of others Don't blame others carelessly
Be kind Be compassionate and show you care Express gratitude Forgive others Help people in need	Do your share to make your school and community better Cooperate Get involved in community affairs Stay informed; vote Be a good neighbor Obey laws and rules Respect authority Protect the environment