Seven Harmony Public Schools Earn 2026 Schools of Character Honors

HOUSTON — Seven campuses from Harmony Public Schools have been named 2026 Schools of Character, recognized for their efforts to foster strong cultures of character on their campuses and in their communities.

The awards were announced this week by Character.org, a national organization that promotes character development in schools.

Each year, Character.org designates schools and districts at the state and national levels that demonstrate a sustained commitment to character education. The organization says such efforts contribute to improved academic achievement, student behavior and overall school climate.

“This recognition reflects the intentional work happening across our campuses every day,” said Ramazan Coskuner, superintendent of Harmony Public Schools’ Houston South/West District. “At Harmony Public Schools, we believe academic excellence goes hand in hand with strong character. Our students are not only achieving at high levels, but also growing as empathetic, resilient and responsible leaders. This honor is a testament to the dedication of our educators, families and students who make character part of our culture.”

The following Houston-area Harmony campuses were recognized:

• Harmony School of Discovery – Houston (state and national)
• Harmony School of Excellence-Katy Middle/High (state and national)
• Harmony Science Academy – Cypress (state)
• Harmony Science Academy - Katy Middle (state)
• Harmony School of Innovation – Houston (national)
• Harmony School of Excellence-Sugar Land Middle School (state and national)
• Harmony Science Academy-Sugar Land (state and national)

Each recognized campus implemented a comprehensive, multiyear approach to character education designed to help students understand, value and consistently practice core ethical principles. Schools seeking designation underwent a rigorous evaluation process, documenting how they incorporated character education best practices and structures across their campuses.