Typically on a Friday morning, Komari Covington would be in class learning math or English. But today, he ditched his pencil and notebook for some markers and construction paper, making two new friends. 

“It’s a fun experience. Now you get to do build the rocks and the cards," says Covington.

The fifth grader's father and siblings are stationed in Hawaii. So making friends and building a support system at Wiley Middle school is important to him.

"Making the American flag in case it goes to my day. Third of fourth grade I hadn't seen my dad in years. So this is kind of important to me, “Covington said. 

Stories like Komari's are why school leaders have created events like PBIS Day. It's dedicated towards building and unifying the entire district through a big brother, big sister like mentorship. 

"It’s wonderful to see the kids interact with each other,” said Harold T. Whiley School Principal Elizabeth Maurer. “And really what they can bond with each other. They have fun." 

For the students they get to learn about each other.

"He likes Austin,” Covington said. “He's good at kickball. He’s the fastest one in his class." says Covington. 

The middle and high schoolers share advice with the little ones. 

Now that Komari has made some new friends, he's ready to get on the kickball court to see if his Bigs are really the fastest in their class.