JUNE CORE VIRTUE: CHARACTER

Referring to the exceptional moral, honorable and principled qualities of an individual.

Caprock Academy did not designate a virtue for the month of June, so I chose my own, Character.

Character is the first word associated with Caprock Academy.  Character is front and center in our school, our website, emblazoned on school letterhead, found on every design or piece of Caprock Academy apparel.  Character is written throughout the organization in numerous sizes, fonts and colors.  Character is part of everything we do, from the start of the school day to the end. Character is embedded in our curriculum, demonstrated in our classrooms, and is pervasive throughout the commitment of our community.  Character is a personality trait and a personal cornerstone of every Caprock Academy student. Character was on display last month as we celebrated the graduating class of 2026. Character defines a Caprock Academy Eagle.

As I walk away from the Caprock Community, my perspective and what I believe public education should emulate has been altered.  Caprock Academy is more than just a school teaching reading, writing, and math.  I experienced the Caprock Academy that is reflected through the lens character.   Every virtue, every other slogan or moniker, every other reference to Caprock Academy culminates and is amplified by the personal display of character.  Caprock Academy radiates character through words, character of action, character from deeds.

Anyone who has known me over the past two years would hear me say, "I always knew where Caprock Academy was, I never knew what Caprock Academy is.”  I believe that Caprock Academy is built upon and is entirely about developing and displaying character. Character is the basis from which all Caprock Academy dimensions are nurtured, cultivated, and encouraged to flourish. Caprock Academy character is multiplied and magnified by the purpose and outcomes of this wonderful and successful school.

Thank you all for the privilege of allowing me to be your leader and inspiring in me what Caprock Academy has instilled in us all!

With love and memories,

Matt