<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1ndQSw_0vkyEhUr00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1ndQSw_0vkyEhUr00" width="1536" height="1583" ></figure>DUTCHTOWN – Dutchtown Primary School has launched an inspiring new initiative called “Dads on Duty,” bringing fathers into the school community to create a positive atmosphere for students. On various Friday mornings, a group of dads gathers to greet the children as they step off the bus, offering them high fives and warm smiles. The aim of the initiative is to build meaningful relationships with the students and bring a sense of joy and encouragement to the campus.The idea of Dads on Duty first took off in Shreveport, Louisiana, where a group of 40 fathers decided to take action after a series of fights at a local school led to the arrest of 23 students. Since the fathers began their presence at the school, there have been no further incidents, and the program has garnered widespread attention. After the story went viral, over two dozen school districts across the U.S. expressed interest in replicating the success, with celebrities, athletes, and politicians taking note.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=27xes3_0vkyEhUr00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=27xes3_0vkyEhUr00" width="1536" height="2048" ></figure>Following in these footsteps, Dutchtown Primary School embraced the Dads on Duty movement, and their first event proved to be a resounding success. Scott Padgett, one of the participating dads, shared his motivation for joining the initiative.“I did it to show my kids that their dad is interested in what they’re doing in their life.” He added, “It was cool to be a hype man for a lot of the kids. It’s early in the morning, and some of them were kind of mopey. Being able to be a positive and energetic presence was fun.”Barry Whittington, the Principal of Dutchtown High School, said he was happy to be a part of this event. “My son attends the primary school. For him and his friends to be able to see me before school, I thought that was a really great idea. I really wanted to make sure that I am there my kids lives,” he said. “We want them to do well and feel like their school is reaching out to them in different ways outside of justthe classroom.”Lindsey Raffray, the organizer of the event, was thrilled with the outcome. “The weather wasn’t great, but our first Dads on Duty surpassed my expectations! Sending a great big THANK YOU to all of the dads that showed up! The kids were smiling, the staff was excited, and the dads seemed to enjoy it too,” she said.Dutchtown Primary School plans to continue hosting Dads on Duty events on a monthly basis, with the hope that this initiative will continue to foster a strong sense of community and support among students, staff, and parents alike.Download the Unfiltered with Kiran app from the Apple App Store and Google Play to stay updated on the latest news across the Capital area.Help support UWK and their mission to continue providing you “The News You Deserve. Unfiltered.” Sign up to become a monthly patron via Patreon.</div></body>

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Dutchtown Primary School launches ‘Dads on Duty’ initiative

DUTCHTOWN – Dutchtown Primary School has launched an inspiring new initiative called “Dads on Duty,” bringing fathers into the school community to create a positive atmosphere for students. On various Friday mornings, a group of dads gathers to greet the children as they step off the bus, offering them high fives and warm smiles. The aim of the initiative is to build meaningful relationships with the students and bring a sense of joy and encouragement to the campus.