Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,

We've partnered with Jackson County Public Health and Grand County Rural Health Network to share some valuable resources with you. Through this collaboration, we've learned that many parents are looking for good, reliable information and tools to talk with their children about sensitive subjects, including substance use.

In response, our partners have compiled some fantastic, free resources, and we wanted to share two of them with you today:

1.Rise Above Colorado

This is a non-judgmental, factual site where you can explore the real facts about alcohol, tobacco, and other substances. The information was researched and compiled by a statewide Teen Action Council.

• Explore the Facts: https://www.riseaboveco.org/drug-facts

2. “Talk. They Hear You.” App

This free mobile app from SAMHSA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is a powerful tool for parents. It’s designed to help you turn everyday situations into opportunities to talk with your kids about alcohol and other drugs. The goal is to equip you with the skills and confidence to start (and continue) these important conversations as your children get older.

• Get the App: Available on the App Store, Google Play, and the Microsoft Store.

To Learn More: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL2XMiOO0Fg

Our goal is simply to get helpful, consistent information into your hands to support you where you are. We hope you find these tools valuable!

This information-sharing is made possible by our partnership with Jackson County Public Health and the Grand County Rural Health Network, who have awarded several mini-grants to our school to support our youth activities through the Jackson County Youth Substance Use Prevention initiative.

Start the Conversation: A training for parents and caregivers

Dear Parents, You don’t have to be an expert to talk with your teen about vaping and nicotine. These talks can feel intimidating, but with the right tools, you can have open, honest, and meaningful conversations about vaping and nicotine with your teen. Not sure where to start? Join us for Start the Conversation, a free, 90-minute virtual workshop designed for parents and caregivers of youth ages 11–24. You’ll learn practical, youth-informed strategies to build trust and talk with young people about health choices, including vaping and other substance use. What you’ll gain by participating in the webinar:

• Skills and confidence to engage your teen in open, accurate conversations.
• Research-grounded tips for building trusted relationships that support mental health and reduce risky behaviors.

Upcoming session: Tonight, November 5th at 6 p.m. MT on Zoom REGISTER HERE

We are incredibly excited to host a special Community Night with motivational speaker Timmy the Dreamer!

Who is Timmy? He's a global inspiration who has:

🔹 Built a social media movement of 9 MILLION people

🔹 Made over 1,000 dreams come true for people in need

🔹 Collaborated with some of the biggest celebrities on Earth

After speaking to our students during the day, Timmy is inviting all parents, guardians, and adult leaders in our students' lives to hear his powerful message on pursuing dreams, supporting mental health, and the power of kindness.

Join us for an evening of inspiration and connection. (P.S. Food is provided!)

🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 23

📍 Where: North Park

⏰ Schedule:

• 6:00 - 6:30 PM: Food & Community Time 🍕🌮
• 6:30 - 7:45 PM: Timmy the Dreamer Speaks

This will be a night to remember. We can't wait to see you there!

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The Importance of Online Safety-A Special Parent Presentation.

Monday, October 13

6:30pm in the Gymnasium

Chili dinner prior to the presentation (Cafeteria)

This is an opportunity to preview the content that will be presented to middle school and high school students on October 14th.

Click here to learn more.

There will be Youth, Adult, and Senior runs.

October 12 2025 VIC & SIGRID HANSON MEMORIAL PARK @ 1:30 PM.

Youth - 6 to 11 1 lap Adults - 12 to 49 5k (6 laps) 3 miles

Senior - 50 and up 1 lap

Participants should bring white attire so that they can experience the “color” in color run! Along the route, water stops will be provided, and rewards will be given for the winners. The distance will be one block.

Registration Fee : $5 for youth and seniors, $10 for adults

Please fill out this form so we can get you registered to run,  and so we can get you a waiver!

Hey, North Park. Please join the North Park School and Jackson County Library in our "Chapter Chaser" book challenge. We have selected genres for each month, October through May. Check out a library book, read it during the month, and join us in the discussion groups. If you cannot make the discussion group times, please send quick feedback on the book, and we will share that during the discussion. Contact Lynnette Weddle at lweddle@npk12.org or the Jackson County Public Library for more details or questions.

To learn more about our Master Facility Plan, please check out our website: District Information > About > Master Facility Plan.

Hi friends,We want to hear from YOU!

Jackson County is working on new ways to support youth, families, and our community. Please take 10 minutes to complete this short survey. Your input will help us understand community needs and create effective youth substance use prevention efforts.

• Your answers are confidential.
• When you complete the survey, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win one of three $200 gift cards.

Survey link: https://forms.gle/akQytPgJwF8Gyq2T6

Thank you for helping us build a healthier future for our youth and families in Jackson County. Together, we can make a difference!