High school holds anti-tobacco initiatives

Radio station visit and luncheon took place on April 19 & 20

To generate awareness about the district’s new tobacco policy and encourage students to stop using the drug, the several anti-tobacco events took place in late April.

On Thursday, April 19, the radio station KISS FM broadcasted live from the Commons in the high school during lunch time, promoting enthusiasm and awareness of the district’s proposed tobacco policy.

The draft of the new tobacco policy was developed as a result of the district’s membership in the Tobacco-Free Health Schools Coalition. To view the policy, click here. It is expected to be reviewed again by the Board of Education later this spring.

The high school’s SADD chapter held tobacco trivia and giveaways during the lunch hour as well, to encourage student awareness and educate everyone about tobacco use.

On Friday, April 20, the school’s Wellness team and members of SADD hosted a "Cold Turkey Luncheon" for students and staff members who pledged to quit smoking for the day.

The lunch was donated by Reality Check, a national anti-tobacco organization. Turkey and sides were offered.

Sandra Vorse, a member of the school’s wellness team, said studies have shown that if a person can quit for one day, he or she is much more likely to quit smoking in the next six months.