Upcoming events.

Oct
3

Parent Education Night-Homecoming and Coming Home Sfae

Join us for an enlightening Parent Education Night dedicated to fostering healthy conversations between parents and teens! Our featured speaker will share essential communication strategies for discussing substance use, empowering you to engage openly and effectively with your teen. Following the presentation, a student panel will tackle the important topic of consent, providing valuable insights from their perspective. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain tools and knowledge that can strengthen your relationship with your teen and promote a safe, informed environment. Together, let’s build a foundation for open dialogue!

In person: West Seattle High School Library Thursday, October 3rd 6pm-8pm

Virtually on Microsoft Teams:

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 297 926 118 325

Passcode: F8bzzz

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FILM: Screenagers Under the Influence
Feb
29

FILM: Screenagers Under the Influence

Join us February 29, 2024, to see Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age, the new documentary from award-winning Seattle-based filmmaker and physician Delaney Ruston. Her documentary explores how the tech revolution has reshaped adolescence and its effects on youth substance use. The film will spark important conversations with your kids!

Where: West Seattle High School Theater

When: February 29, 6:30 - 8:00 Pm

Tickets: Free! tinyurl.com/ScreenagersWestSeattle

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West Seattle High School parent education night (in person) -- What can you do about youth cannabis use in our community?
Jan
25

West Seattle High School parent education night (in person) -- What can you do about youth cannabis use in our community?

Join Sarah Ross-Viles, MPH, Youth Cannabis Prevention Education, Public Health - Seattle & King County, to learn about the social and mental impact of youth cannabis use.

Thursday, January 25, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, West Seattle High School Library. Light snacks will be served.

Please contact dmkelly@seattleschools.org to register.

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Madison Middle School parent education night (in person) -- What do parents need to know about fentanyl?
Jan
18

Madison Middle School parent education night (in person) -- What do parents need to know about fentanyl?

An information-packed evening! We’ll have speakers discussing these topics:

  • What do parents need to know about fentanyl?

  • How can we keep our youth safe online?

  • What is SBIRT and how can it benefit my child?

Our guests will be Lynnet Mitchell, Healthy Schools Coordinator, Seattle Public Schools; Officer Matthew Roberson, Seattle Police Department; and Molly Wise, SBIRT Coordinator, Seattle Public Schools.

It will be in person at Madison Middle School, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Thursday, January 11.

3429 45th Ave SW, Seattle WA 98116.

Light snacks will be served. To register, please email dmkelly@seattleschools.org.

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Apr
5

West Seattle Town Hall Meeting / Reunión del Ayuntamiento del oeste de Seattle

  • Denny International Middle School Galleria (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Do you have questions about vaping, fentanyl, or other substances and how to help young people in West Seattle make good choices? You won’t want to miss this town hall discussion featuring one of the most knowledgeable people in Western Washington on this topic - Kevin Haggerty, emeritus professor of prevention, University of Washington. The event is free and open to the public, and food will be provided! Sponsored by SW Seattle Youth Alliance, Washington Health Care Authority, King County, Westside HEY, and Seattle Public Schools.

¡Hablemos de salud, prevención, vapeo, fentanilo, participación y compromisos de los padres! Alimentos provistos. Gratis & Abierto a el público. Kevin Haggerty, profesor emerito de prevención, Universidad de Washington.

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Parent/Caregiver Education Night: Fentanyl
Mar
16

Parent/Caregiver Education Night: Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid similar to morphine but 50 to 100 times more potent. How can we prevent initial use? How can we recognize fentanyl? How can we prevent overdose? Join us in person or virtually for a presentation and discussion with Lisa Davidson, Manager, Prevention and Intervention, Seattle Public Schools. For more information, or to receive the virtual meeting invite, please contact Donna Kelly at dmkelly@seattleschools.org or 206-252-8814.

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