Four Houston-Area Harmony Campuses Named ‘State School of Character’

In total, Harmony now has 54 State School of Character campuses and 20 National School of Character campuses.
[HOUSTON] — Four more schools from Harmony Public Schools Houston Districts have been named official Texas “State Schools of Character” this week for their outstanding efforts in promoting cultures of character on campus and in the community.
Harmony School of Innovation – HoustonHarmony Science Academy – Katy ElementaryHarmony Science Academy – Katy Middle and Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land were awarded the distinction by  Character.org,  a national advocate and leader for school character development.

“Our success is a reflection of the spirit of commitment from Harmony students, staff and parents. These four schools have gone above and beyond building character into our scholars. It is a great honor to be recognized for this prestigious award,” said Ramazan Coskuner, Area Superintendent – Harmony Public Schools Houston South/West Districts.

Each year, Character.org certifies schools and districts at the state level that demonstrate a dedicated focus on character development, which the organization says has a positive effect on academic achievement, student behavior and school climate.

Only 98 campuses in Texas earned the honor. Harmony Public Schools welcomes 14 new State School of Character honors for the 2024-2025 school year.

These campuses are:
Harmony School of Innovation – Austin
Harmony School of Innovation – El Paso Middle/High
Harmony School of Innovation – Grand Prairie
Harmony School of Innovation – Houston
Harmony School of Innovation – Laredo
Harmony Science Academy – Austin
Harmony Science Academy – Beaumont Middle/High
Harmony Science Academy – Bryan
Harmony Science Academy -Euless
Harmony Science Academy – Katy Elementary
Harmony Science Academy – Katy Middle
Harmony Science Academy – Laredo
Harmony Science Academy – San Antonio
Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land

Additionally, Harmony’s North Texas Secondary District, comprised of middle and high school campuses throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Waco, also was named an official State District of Character.

“Harmony is incredibly proud to celebrate these schools for being named official Texas State Schools of Character by Character.org,” Harmony CEO Fatih Ay said. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our educators, students and families in fostering a culture of integrity, respect and excellence. Character education is at the heart of shaping future leaders, and we couldn’t be more honored to see our schools setting the standard.”

40 other Harmony campuses previously earned the honor, which remains with campuses for five years after designation. 20 of those campuses also won National School of Character honors, making Harmony the most awarded school systems in America by Character.org.

Each of these schools has put into place a comprehensive, multi-year approach to character education that inspires their students to understand, care about and consistently practice a set of core values that will enable them to flourish in school, in relationships, in the workplace and as citizens. The schools then underwent a rigorous evaluation process to achieve their certification, documenting how they have implemented character education best practices and structures at each school.

“These schools and districts have put into place an initiative that equips and empowers their staff to reinforce and model a range of positive core values that will shape and form the hearts, minds and choices of their students,” said Dr. Arthur Schwartz, Character.org’s President.

Harmony Public Schools is a Texas-born, Texas-wide public charter school system with campuses serving PreK-12 students in 23 cities across the state, including Greater Houston, DFW, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Waco, Lubbock, Odessa, Bryan, Beaumont, and the Rio Grande Valley. Harmony’s curriculum places a heavy focus on STEM skills, Character Education, project-based learning and college readiness.

Harmony is now accepting applications for both students and team members for the 2025-26 school year.

Harmony Public Schools is a Texas-born, Texas-wide public charter school system with more than 60 campuses serving PreK-Grade 12 students in 23 cities across the state, including Greater Houston, DFW, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, Waco, Lubbock, Midland-Odessa, Bryan, Beaumont, and the Rio Grande Valley. Harmony’s curriculum places a heavy focus on STEM skills, Character Education, project-based learning, and college readiness.

About Harmony Public Schools

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