By Summer Rains

To encourage student and staff participation, Principal Chris Choat is replacing the Talon 200 raffle board with a more inclusive program called Eagle Stop.

The Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) team is focused on creating an atmosphere where all positive behavior is rewarded. Instead of the previous raffle where one student is randomly selected from the Talon 200, the Eagle Stop store allows students who have received a talon to exchange it for snacks like chips, candy or other treats served by the store.

“We want students to do the right thing, to be positive, and to get along with each other, ” assistant principal Von Ensley said.

Students can trade their talons for goodies at the Eagle Stop store every third Friday of the month. Some students were disappointed with the choices Eagle Stop provided on the first Friday, the store is soon to bring more popular snacks.

“Look forward to things changing,” Ensley said. “We want to expand the items to what kids like. Things like spicy chips, sweets and school supplies.”

Any person with a Talon can use the store, but there is no buying this privilege. Administrators want people to earn the right to Eagle Stop through Talons. Although many students say the chances of getting a Talon are slim.

“If you’re just a good person in class, there is no guarantee you’re going to get a Talon, but more kids being able to have access is better,” Jewel Allred said. “I feel like the more students do it, the more they’ll have incentive to be better people.”

Students are happy to see the store, but some aren’t sure it will lead to more positive behavior but the administration and the PBIS team remain hopeful.

 “One of the biggest goals, is that we are doing something that’s positive and will have a great impact on student achievement,” Ensley said. “Having a positive, healthy school, equals student success.”