Middle School Kids

Middle school years are perhaps the toughest, considering the major social, emotional and physical changes happening. Dropping out of school, drugs, violence and greater independence are all things these young adults are exposed to, consider and experience. Without a doubt, it’s a critical and decisive period in a child’s life. A focus on academic well-being becomes paramount. The Foundation’s Middle School Kids program is advancing positive youth development in thousands of 11- to 14-year-old children in the district. Using the acclaimed LifeSkills curriculum, the Foundation has trained teachers to integrate social and emotional developmental study and discussion into their classrooms, and has also expanded the program into parenting classes and other community forums.

"The Foundation is making a huge impact on the lives of middle school students with the LifeSkills curriculum in the schools and the awesome video series.  Our children are really learning how to cope with certain situations and emotions, make good choices, and know how they are special and unique.  The Middle School Kids program has a great impact."

Tasha Hannah, SAFE Coordinator, Wolf Lake Middle School

"I have learned it is okay to be me and to stand up for what I believe in and I’m not alone in what I’m going through.  That is pretty cool."

Student, Wolf Lake Middle School