School Suicide Prevention Mini-grants
Mini-grants are available through Lines for Life to help schools implement suicide prevention plans. The grant cycle is not closed, despite what the website says.
- Student CURRICULUM (Up to $1000)
- SUPPORT for writing, revising, or implementing school suicide prevention plans (Up to $1500)
- TRAINING, INITIATIVES or SUPPORT which works to foster a more equitable school environment (Up to $2,000)
Pilot for Vaping Prevention Education
The district has approved for schools to pilot CATCH My Breath, a vaping prevention curriculum effective at preventing youth experimentation with vaping. This free curriculum includes four 35-min lessons for 5-8th grades and 9-12th grades, and is available through the CATCH.org online portal. School staff interested in piloting the CATCH My Breath program can follow this step-by-step guide.
Ubuntu Summer Symposium – Now Accepting Applications
The application for COCC’s Ubuntu Summer Symposium is now open. The Ubuntu Summer Symposium introduces self-identifying Black and Afro-Centric high school students to the college experience through structured academic, leadership, and cultural activities. The goal is to expose students to different elements of the college experience that will better prepare them for the transition from high school into college. Add this QR code for the Summer Symposium to newsletters, websites, etc.
Free College Credits
Spread the word. COCC is offering up to 4 free credits this summer term to students who earn a high school diploma or GED in 2022 from one of COCC’s in-district high schools. This is great opportunity for graduating seniors to jump-start their college careers. The Summer term begins on June 21, and the application deadline for admissions is June 12 (Note: For the free credits, students must also submit the eligibility form by June 24. This incudes a copy of their high school diploma or transcript indicating proof of or clear progress toward graduation by June 2022 – unofficial transcripts accepted). Learn more here: Class of 2022 Special Offer page.
Support for Rayne
Rayne’s house caught on fire, so she and her family are out of their home and have lost many items to smoke and char damage. Susie Heydon is collecting funds – Venmo @Susie-Heydon or cash – to help support Rayne and her family.