The handshake is the signature move at the San Miguel School, an independent, tuition-free Lasallian middle school that provides holistic education for boys from diverse and challenging backgrounds. The San Miguel School is a special place “where kids feel seen and feel a sense of belonging,” says Executive Director Mel Bride. San Miguel curates various educational and extracurricular activities. San Miguel selects a “Miguel Man of the Week,” someone who embodies integrity and respect. And they’re basically there to guide the way.”AJ Burton, an after-school coordinator at a nonprofit, mentors a San Miguel student.