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MCS will be implementing the "Too Good for Drugs" school-based drug prevention program for elementary school students.
The program seeks to build the self-confidence of students so they are better able to make healthy choices and achieve success. Although there are different objectives across grade levels, promoting positive, pro-social attitudes and fostering healthy relationships are running themes throughout the program's curriculum. Overall, TGFD seeks to develop positive peer norms; appropriate attitudes toward alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use; personal and interpersonal skills relating to alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use; knowledge of the negative consequences of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use; and finally the knowledge of the benefits of living a drug-free lifestyle.
If you do not wish for your student to participate in the Botvin Life Skills program please notify the school administration in writing by Friday, December 12, 2025.
For more information, visit their website at: https://toogoodprograms.org/collections/too-good-for-drugs
or call Veronica Davenport at 931-359-1581
MCS will be implementing lessons in grades 7-12, that can help to protect children against alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. The Botvin LifeSkills Training program is ahighly effective substance abuse and violence prevention program. Students, depending on their grade, will be interacting with the Botvin program in either Physical Education, Health, Wellness, or in sessions with school counselors. otvin LifeSkills Training is a program that has been proven to work in more than 35 published studies. Journals such as the Journal of the American Medical Association have reported how students who have participated in the Botvin LifeSkills Training program have demonstrated resistance to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. These effects have been shown to last for up to 12 years after students have participated in the program. We are pleased to have the opportunity to incorpqrate this program into our academic day.
If you do not wish for your student to participate in the Botvin Life Skills program please notify the school administration in writing by Friday, December 12, 2025.
For more information visit the website: https://www.lifeskillstraining.com/ or call Veronica Davenport at 931-359-1581
Marshall County Schools has introduced a monthly district e-newsletter to keep all stakeholders informed of news, events, and activities. Click here to view the November newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/hk5zq
Marshall County Schools has introduced a monthly district e-newsletter to keep all stakeholders informed of news, events, and activities. Click here to view the September newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/cth2y
Justin Perry, Ed.D.
Marshall County Director of Schools
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