Thousands of Denison ISD students and staff kicked off the 2019-2020 school year with actions and words that emphasize kindness, compassion, civility and respect: a giant sign in a Mayes classroom that reads “If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours;” a black and gold banner at Scott Middle School that simply says “Kindness Matters;” a sign at Terrell proclaiming “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching;” a Houston teacher’s shirt wi