Sandy Hook Promise - Say Something Program
- Take the time to present the Say Something-ARS student refresher training to students. This training is available on our Digital Learning Center and is less than 30 minutes. It will remind students how to identify signals and threats, to take these signs seriously, and report them to a trusted adult, use the ARS, or call 911. Our caring, compassionate Crisis Counselors are available 24/7/365.
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ADDITIONAL SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS in YANCEY COUNTY SCHOOLS
Sheriff Shane Hilliard announces additional school resource officers will be added at the start of school in August. The sheriff’s office will be adding two additional school resource officers to give 100% coverage at all Yancey County Public schools next school year. Sheriff Hilliard proposed this idea to the Yancey County Commissioners and the Yancey County school board members following the recent incident at Blue Ridge Elementary. The commissioners’ approved unanimously to fund the additional positions.
“Yancey County Commissioners realize that these are unpredictable times in our country and they want the children of our communities to feel safe at school,” said County Manager, Lynn Austin. “The health and safety of our children and citizens remain the top priority for the Commissioners. “
In the wake of the horrific events at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas yesterday, the Sheriff’s Office will have an increased presence in our schools for the remainder of the 21-22 school year.
“I’m thankful that the Board of Education and the Yancey County Commissioners are able to come together with Sheriff Shane Hilliard’s office to protect our students and staff and to give them a safe learning environment,” said Vice Chairman of the Yancey County Board of Education, Wade Dahlberg. “This shows that protecting our kids is everyone’s top priority.”
“Children are our most valuable resource.”
-Herbert Hoover
“Yancey County Commissioners realize that these are unpredictable times in our country and they want the children of our communities to feel safe at school,” said County Manager, Lynn Austin. “The health and safety of our children and citizens remain the top priority for the Commissioners. “
In the wake of the horrific events at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas yesterday, the Sheriff’s Office will have an increased presence in our schools for the remainder of the 21-22 school year.
“I’m thankful that the Board of Education and the Yancey County Commissioners are able to come together with Sheriff Shane Hilliard’s office to protect our students and staff and to give them a safe learning environment,” said Vice Chairman of the Yancey County Board of Education, Wade Dahlberg. “This shows that protecting our kids is everyone’s top priority.”
“Children are our most valuable resource.”
-Herbert Hoover
Summer Activities for kids of all ages!
The Mitchell Yancey Substance Abuse Task Force and Partners Aligned Toward Health have compiled the annual directory of summer activities in Mitchell and Yancey Counties. All public elementary and middle school students in both counties should receive a printed copy of the Summer Resource Guide from their schools - coming home soon!
Many thanks to those of you who are hosting summer fun and submitted activities.
Please find PDFs of the 2022 guide in both English and Spanish attached. Both guides are available on the Resources tab of PATH's website as well.
Special thanks to Mountain Community Health Partnership for sponsoring this year's guide.
Yancey County Schools
In compliance with federal laws, the Yancey County School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. For questions or concerns, contact Margie Stebbeds at 828-682-6101 ext 120.
