Montague Township School has undergone many changes throughout the past several years. Prior to the start of the 2015-2016 school year, Montague Township School was solely k-6 with students attending 7th and 8th grade in New York. In September 2015, Montague expanded their academic programs to include grade 7. In September 2016, they went on […]
Mount Arlington Public School has been working hard this past year on a two phase program. Phase I of their program is a bicycle and Pedal-A-Watt system utilized in their physical education classes to generate electricity. The electricity produced is used to charge large batteries that then power the sound system which supplies their PE […]
Anthony Wayne’s Clear Water Initiative began with the goal of installing two water fountain bottle filling filtration systems. Staff members and students kicked off their school year by participating in a school wide survey to assess drinking habits and beverage preferences. Results from the survey provided the School Health Team with baseline data that will […]
The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America’s (CADCA) National Coalition Institute recently announced the 2016 GOT OUTCOMES! Coalition of Excellence Awards to outstanding coalitions who use data-driven, comprehensive, and effective approaches to address local substance abuse issues. Award winners demonstrated how they achieved successful outcomes in their communities against youth alcohol abuse, marijuana usage, and prescription […]
CLEAR is a collaborative effort from the Sussex County Prosecutor, Sussex County Police Chiefs’ Association, Newton Police Department, Center for Prevention and Counseling, Atlantic Health System and other social service agencies and is supported by the Sussex County Freeholders and municipal governing bodies across the County. Check out a new PSA to see a clear […]
“Tobacco-Free for a Healthy New Jersey” community partners have been busy conducting point of sale audits throughout the eight counties of the northern region. Tobacco advertising and product exposure has the potential to affect people of all ages. The young who begin to see tobacco as common and benign in the marketplace as milk and […]
The Center for Prevention and Counseling (CFPC) helped Sussex County youth recognize National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (#NDAFW), offering teens an opportunity to get facts about drugs and drug misuse, dispelling myths they receive from social media, TV, movies, music or friends. NDAFW is always an opportunity to proactively encourage youth to be better prepared […]
Representatives of the Sussex County Community Law Enforcement Addiction Recovery Program, C.L.E.A.R, were invited to a forum at Rider University on Friday, January 6, 2017. The “RED” Forum, which stands for “Raising and Educating Drug Smart Communities” presented by City of Angels and moderated by Chasing News/NJ 101.5 Radio’s host Bill Spadea, provided a way […]
This past March ten parents representing seven Sussex and Warren County schools participated in a two day “Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) – Parents as Champions for Healthy Schools” workshop hosted by The Center’s School Health Specialists, Pamela Pastorino and Ashley LeBelle. After this training the parent participants were given the opportunity to apply for […]
Pamela Pastorino, MPH Ashley LeBelle Social media is a huge facet of today’s youth culture. From expressing their love of photography via Instagram to producing and promoting their latest singles on YouTube; teenagers usage of social media has far surpassed any generation. In fact, studies reveal that teens spend 300% more time in front of […]
