Parents of teens: If you think a drinking disaster at your kid’s party can’t happen at your house, not with your kid because he’s a good kid, it’s time to wake up and smell the whiskey bottle tossed on your lawn. Because of the high risk of underage drinking and driving this time of year, [...]

Smithton Middle School students raise their hands in response to a question that Tina Meier asked Tuesday afternoon during a presentation at the middle school. Meier, whose daughter Megan Meier committed suicide at age 13, spoke to over 900 Smithton Middle School students about bullying. When Tina Meier asked the students of Smithton Middle School [...]

While the U Matter Campaign happens all year long, U Matter Week is the annual kick-off of U Matter activities.  October is also National Bullying Prevention Month and Red Ribbon Week falls in the month of October.  During U Matter Week each year we bring national speakers into all of our secondary buildings for special assemblies focusing on substance abuse prevention, [...]

Parents and community members are invited to hear the Megan Meier story and learn how to protect their children against bullying and cyberbullying! Tina Meier’s presentation provides an overview of the technology that students are using in today’s world. Life is much different for students today than it was even four years ago. As parents [...]

Ty Sells is an alcohol and other drug-free presenter who entertains and motivates young audiences to live drug-free lives and deal with peer pressure by looking inward to personal strengths. Click here to see his presentation to Gentry Middle School.

Since we saw yesterday how more and more teens are having their accounts hacked, here are some ideas about how to keep you accounts safer: Passwords are the first line of defense against cyber criminals. It’s important to pick strong passwords that are different for each of your important accounts and to change them regularly. [...]

Here are some ways to stay safe whether you’re behind the wheel or walking to or from campus.

“Congrats! You’re officially part of the club. You have joined the millions of new drivers already behind the wheel. You’re probably feeling excited, nervous, or possibly scared — you may even be feeling a combination of all three. Don’t worry, these feelings are normal. Here are a few tips to keep you both sane and [...]

We are so glad our partnerships were able to come together and celebrate the 27th Annual Partners In Education Week! Check out the photos!