House System

Four Houses, One MHES Family

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At Minnie Hughes Elementary, we have implemented a house system inspired by the Ron Clark Academy to encourage collaboration among students. Students are sorted into their house by spinning the house wheel. Each house represents important character traits we are wanting to instill in our students. Throughout the year, they will have house meetings and work together to gain points for their house. The four houses and their descriptions are below. To find out more about the Ron Clark House System, visit the Ron Clark website at: https://www.rcahousesystem.com/

The Green House

ISIBINDI-The House of Courage

The dichotomy of sharing symbolic animals between the gentle and beautiful swan and the proud and courageous lion is what makes Isibindi so unique. It is a House that inherits the legend and influence of both Shaka Zulu as well as Nelson Mandela. It is a House that knows when to be strategic and creative, or when to pull back and be reserved, but also when to go full force with power and strength. This is why Isibindi welcomes creative and quiet kids and turns them into leaders over time. They learn that, like the mute swan, their quiet creativity can be harnessed to speak volumes in its own way.

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The Blue House

REVEUR- The House of the Friendship

Incoming members are often a mix of extremes — our students can be extremely intelligent, creative, friendly, and competitive; Amistad is a very diverse group! The House takes great inspiration from its symbolic animal, the peacock, and the leaders always remind the members of this saying: “Once the peacock finds its feathers, it discovers who it really is.” The encouragement is for each student to find his or her own feathers and discover their brilliance. While students may enter timidly, they learn to become brave as they find their true selves.

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Reveur Positivity Chant

The Red House

AMISTAD- House of Friendship

Amistad is the House that originates from Spain. A group of individuals that are quiet but powerful, they are known most for their kindness of heart. This is why, in the language of their ancestry, their name means “friendship.”

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The Black House

ALTRUISMO- The House of the Givers

This special group is known for striking a balance between bold strength and altruistic giving — a team that knows that real power comes not from looking out for yourself but from empowering others. They care deeply about lifting others up, but they also maintain a fiercely competitive spirit and pride. Historically, the House has been known for its smart and driven students, and Altruismo has produced more valedictorians per class to this day. Its members have been very involved in every club, committee, or activity that a school offers. Therefore, Altruismo takes great pride in being a cultivator of real leadership and instills a strong spirit within new members to grow into and live up to this legacy.

Altruismo's Positivity Chant

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House System

Four Houses, One MHES Family

The Green House

ISIBINDI-The House of Courage

The Blue House

REVEUR- The House of the Friendship

Reveur Positivity Chant

The Red House

AMISTAD- House of Friendship

The Black House

ALTRUISMO- The House of the Givers

Altruismo's Positivity Chant

Community Circle 24-25