International Falls students have pledged to take Rachel's Challenge.
It's based on the writings of Rachel Scott, the first student killed during the 1999 Columbine High School shootings.
Spokesperson Sarah Branion says Rachel's challenge for people to perform acts of kindness and compassion is having an effect.
"We've definitely seen Columbine as a tragedy move into a triumph," says Branion. "We've seen suicides averted. We've actually have documented school shootings stopped because we've been to a community and inspired a different kind of culture with the students."
Branion was in the Falls to promote the program to students and the community.
