Welcome to the Multicultural Committee Webpage

Mission Statement: United in Culture, One Community Standing Together

Vision Statement: The Multicultural Committee will build and celebrate partnerships between diverse entities of the Ignacio Community.

1. To achieve our mission, we have adopted the following plan:

  • The Committee will encourage mutual collaboration between our schools and our multi-ethnic community which shows support for every entity.
  • The Committee will supervise and encourage implementation of Character Counts by all community entities.
  • Work to implement multi-ethnic cultural activities both inside and outside of school time and encourage students, staff, and community members to participate.
  • Create and update a contact list of community contacts to enhance education either through visitors coming to school for class activities or school wide presentations. The list would also be used to set up class or school educational trips to local organizations.

2. The Committee will supervise the following Character Counts initiatives to encourage participation and implementation in our multi-ethnic community:

  • Create awards and recognition for those who display acts of great character.
  • Continue to grow our participating business list for Bobcat Coins.
  • Conduct a monthly review and sharing of Character Counts activities and events.
  • Commit to the success of Character Counts as a committee and as a community by: Collaborating and planning community wide Character Counts events. Encouraging community wide participation through word of mouth, advertising, and participation in our community reading program. Plan fundraising events and opportunities for donations to support activities, events, and rewards.

The Multi-Cultural Committee meets every month on the fourth Monday at 11:50 a.m. in the District Administration Office. Lunch is provided.

Interested in joining the committee? Contact Cori Stevens at 970-563-0518

Culture

What is culture: Culture is an umbrella term which encompasses the social behavior and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals in these groups.

CHARACTER COUNTS PERSON OF THE MONTH

Each month the Multi Cultural Committee honors someone exhibiting the Character Counts Pillars of Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.

March Character Counts Person of the Month

Veronica Brown, 10th Grade -Citizenship

Veronica helped hold the door and carry supplies for a stranger when we were at a different school for a knowledge bowl meet. She went out of her way to help this person who she had never met and was very polite. She was a great representative for our district and community.

March Character Counts Person of the Month

Jordan Augustine, 6th Grade -Responsibility

Jordan helped make sure that a stranger got his nice water bottle back when we were at a knowledge bowl meet in Dolores. He went out of his way to speak up and hand it back to the owner.

February Character Counts Person of the Month

On multiple occasions, I have relied on Damian to assist the Food Service Department, and he has never hesitated to help. He is consistently positive, caring, and upbeat, and he approaches every situation with integrity. Damian’s willingness to help others truly reflects his strong character.

January's Character Counts Person of the Month

Sherry Ann has been a facet in the community for the last 16 years. She is always working to make the students feel seen and honored. She works tirelessly to help students with their classes, to help teachers any way she is asked, and attend events in order to preserve the history of Ignacio School District in photographs. She cares about the people and the children in Ignacio and has made her home here all the way from The Great Smoky Mountains. She is an adventurous, fun-loving, and devoted person. She adds to the school community and the community at large. Her good-hearted nature and sense of comradery make her a great co-worker and example for the students.

December 2025 CC of the Month

Kingston Bravo exemplifies the Character Counts Pillars of Responsibility and Citizenship. Kingston shows a great attitude towards learning and challenges himself to achieve. He takes on academic challenges with a competitive spirit and a growth mindset. He frequently goes beyond what is expected, pushing himself to read above-grade-level books and doing extra AR Reading quizzes. He is helpful to his classmates when someone needs help. He follows the rules and shared his Halloween candy with a classmate who did not get any. He has 7 positive office referrals this year.

November 2025 CC of the Month

Rain poured down on the Homecoming football game, but Curtis's trumpet was an undeniable, rallying force. Heard throughout the crowd, his passionate playing lifted the spirits of both the team and the spectators. His performance was pure, unadulterated school spirit set to music. Curtis doesn't need a band; he is the band—a one-man show whose love for music and his school is infectious. Curtis's passionate solo performances aren't limited to football; he also plays for volleyball games, inspiring cheers wherever he goes.

October 2025 Character Count

Krista Red is a former graduate of Ignacio High School and her children attend school in Ignacio. She has supported the students and the district in various ways. Krista was integral in getting computers donated to secondary students last spring as the SUSS SUDEP administrator. She identified that there was a way to assist students with up to date and advanced technology and ensured that there was a seamless transition in bringing them into both the high school and middle school. The computers are well used and appreciated. She and her family is are bobcat die-hards. They regularly attend events and find ways to support both athletes and students. When there is an issue, Krista consistently chooses to handle situations with the district by bringing them to school leadership in seeking resolution. She has courage, compassion and loyalty.

September 2025 CC of the Month

Julia Griffith This is what was said about her: I am recommending Julia Griffith, a new staff member at the high school, for the Character Counts award. From the moment she joined our team, Julia has brought an incredible sense of positivity and enthusiasm to the school community. She consistently demonstrates kindness, cheerfulness, and a genuine desire to connect with students. One simple but powerful example of this is her willingness to volunteer during lunch, serving cups of water with a warm smile and friendly conversation. Her presence brightens the cafeteria and helps create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all students. Julia exemplifies the core values of respect, caring, and citizenship. She leads by example and is a wonderful role model for both students and staff. Her positive energy and dedication to building relationships make her a deserving candidate for this recognition.