The Mechanicville City School District kicked off the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support universal initiative for students in grades 6-12 through a series of events this week. Students learn why it's important to "Keep it R.E.A.L" in and outside the classroom, as teachers unveiled the guiding core principles of PBIS and what it will mean to them. Students will focus on respect, effort, acceptance and leadership, as well as responsibility, attitude and learning. One of the events held on Thursday afternoon was an assembly including a performance by local band Ten Year Vamp.