During the week of March 2, the Jr./Sr. High School participated in “National Say Something Week” in support of Sandy Hook Promise, a non-profit founded and led by several family members whose loved ones were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.
The mission of Sandy Hook Promise is “to create a culture engaged in preventing shootings, violence and other harmful acts in schools.” “Say Something Week,” which is sponsored by Sandy Hook Promise, teaches students how to look for warning signs of someone at risk of hurting themselves or others, and how to “say something” before a tragedy can occur. Thousands of schools and youth organizations across the United States participate in the initiative.
“In four out of five school shootings, at least one other person has knowledge of the attacker’s plan, but fails to report it,” Mrs. Muir, school social worker, said. “Also, seventy percent of people who commit suicide tell someone their plans or give some type of warning signs. I highly encourage families to have the ‘say something’ discussion at home to reinforce and support what students are learning in school.” 
Throughout the week, staff members at the Jr./Sr. High School signed a poster outside of Mrs. Muir’s office saying “I am a trusted adult,” or a “safe” person a student can go to if they are, or know someone, in a crisis situation. The poster was created by three students in Art Club.
“Someone should never be afraid to say something when they or someone they know is going through a tough time,” Mrs. Muir said. “Saying something is the first step to preventing something bad from happening. I’m grateful that students and staff were able to have such honest and open discussions about knowing when and how to report a potentially troubling matter.”
In honor of “National Say Something Week,” staff also wore green ribbons and special public service announcements, designed to spark conversation among students and teachers, were played during the morning announcements.
To learn more about Sandy Hook Promise and “National Say Something Week,” visit www.sandyhookpromise.org.