Positivity Project
“I can sum up positive psychology in just three words — other people matter. Period. Anything that builds relationships between and among people is going to make you happy.” – Dr. Chris Peterson
What is The Positivity Project?
The Positivity Project (P2) empowers students to build positive relationships and become their best selves by focusing on positive psychology’s 24 character strengths, such as bravery, perseverance, integrity, and gratitude.
P2 partners with Pre-K–12 schools, providing the resources, training, and strategies to help students understand and apply these strengths. This holistic approach involves students, educators, and families, fostering a positive school culture that supports teaching and learning.
How is NCSD using The Positivity Project?
This work directly supports NCSD’s Graduate Profile, a set of competencies that all students will develop and demonstrate before leaving our school community. These competencies—such as being an empathetic collaborator, resilient problem solver, and curious innovator—will be valued, assessed, taught, and monitored throughout each student’s educational journey. By embedding P2 into daily instruction, we are laying the foundation for students to engage meaningfully, lead with empathy, and make a lasting impact in a global society.
What are the benefits of implementing The Positivity Project?
How Families Can Help?
Family involvement is an integral part of student success, and we would love for you to take an active role in your student’s character strength education. P2 for Families provides an easy, accessible way to reinforce character strengths vocabulary and engage in meaningful discussions at home. Additionally, you can take the Character Strengths Snapshot Survey. Understanding your own strengths alongside those of your child can spark meaningful conversations at home, deepen empathy, and create shared language around personal development.
Positivity In Action
As students learn to see strengths in themselves and others, we wish to showcase how our entire community -- educators, students, families -- are using the P2 character strengths and Other People Matter Mindset as a way of life.
Please use the NCSD Positivity In Action Google Form to share testimonials and photos of how we are using the P2 character strengths. We will share these submissions in variety of ways, including district social media platforms and the Wildcat Happenings monthly newsletter.
Some examples to share:
- Raking leaves for a neighbor demonstrates the character strength of Kindness.
- Trying a new activity demonstrates the character strength of Curiosity
- Doing chores at home without being asked demonstrates the character strength of Leadership.
- A family completing a project or volunteering demonstrates the character strength of Teamwork
- A shy student volunteering to read in front of classmates demonstrates the character strength of Bravery.
- Siblings making up after a disagreement demonstrates the character strength of Forgiveness or Love.
- Limiting screen time or video game usage demonstrates the character strength of Self-Control.
- A student reading a book on their own demonstrates the character strength of Love of Learning.
Why is character education important?
P2's 24 CHARACTER STRENGTH DEFINITIONS

Other People Matter Definitions
NCSD Custom 2025-2026 Positivity Project Calendar
| Dates | Weekly Toolbox |
|---|---|
| Sept. 8-12 | Intro Week - Other People Mindset (OPM) |
| Sept. 15-19 | Curiosity |
| Sept. 22-26 | Teamwork |
| Sept. 29-Oct. 3 | Open-Mindedness |
| Oct. 6-10 | OPM - Being present and giving others my attention |
| Oct. 13-17 | Forgiveness |
| Oct. 20-24 | Spiral Review |
| Oct. 27-31 | Creativity |
| Nov. 3-7 | OPM - Knowing my words and actions affect others |
| Nov. 10-14 | Bravery |
| Nov. 17-21 | Gratitude |
| Nov. 24-28 | Gratitude |
| Dec. 1-5 | Kindness |
| Dec. 8-12 | OPM - Supporting others when they struggle |
| Dec. 15-19 | Self-Control |
| Jan. 5-9 | Optimism |
| Jan. 12-16 | Prudence |
| Jan. 19-23 | Perseverance |
| Jan. 26-30 | Social Intelligence |
| Feb. 2-6 | Integrity |
| Feb. 9-13 | Love |
| Feb. 16-20 | Spiral Review |
| Feb. 23-27 | OPM - Cheering others' success |
| March 2-6 | Humility |
| March 9-13 | Love of Learning |
| March 16-20 | Perspective |
| March 23-27 | OPM - Identifying & appreciating the good in others |
| April 6-10 | Humor |
| April 13-17 | Fairness |
| April 20-24 | Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence |
| April 27-May 1 | Purpose |
| May 4-8 | Enthusiasm |
| May 11-15 | Leadership |
| May 18-22 | Spiral Review |
| May 25-19 | Outro Week - Other People Mindset |
| EXTRA | End of year extension activities; spirit week activities |
