Spirit of Youth

The STAR Team, made up of grades 6-8, promotes mental health awareness and suicide prevention among middle school students. STAR stands for Saving Teens at Risk, and encourages students to Share, Tell, Ask, and Reach out when someone needs help. Throughout the year, the team presents suicide prevention slideshows in each homeroom, teaching students to recognize warning signs and seek help. Eighth-grade STAR members also give anti-bullying presentations to 5th graders to help them prepare for middle school. STAR students promote a drug-free lifestyle during Red Ribbon Week and set an example of positive citizenship for their peers.

• Home Town Palmer
• School District MSBSD
• Award Category Life Saver