Upcoming Events
Drug and Alcohol Fact Week
This week is designed to build awareness, reduce stigma, spark curiosity, encourage conversations, and help students develop the knowledge and skills
to make safe, informed choices.
The goal is
April 6-10, 2026
High School
Middle School
During Drug & Alcohol Fact Week (DAFW), planned by high school students through the school club Students Demand Action and alongside STG.
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HS Parents- Continue the conversation at home. Follow us on social media every day this week for ideas!
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Students have the option to engage in
daily, fact-based learning focused on substance misuse, brain science, and decision-making.
Through interactive quizzes and events like a Lunch & Learn panel (approved by the school and moderated by GH students -see info below) and
impairment simulation activities in cooperation with GH Police Dept, students explore real-world impacts on health, performance, and future choices.
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Students are asked to RSVP in Monday/Tuesday Quizzes so we can order enough pizza!
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Scroll to see MS DAFW Schedule and ways to further the discussion at home!!
During Drug & Alcohol Fact Week (DAFW), middle school students can participate in short, engaging daily quizzes that introduce key concepts around brain health, prevention, and decision-making. Our social media accounts will be geared to HS parents this week. Feel free to check out the additional ideas and resources there!​
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🧠Monday, April 6 — Genetics & Addiction
It’s Day 1 of Drug & Alcohol Fact Week (DAFW) at the middle school!
Today, students are learning that genetics can influence risk for addiction — but choices, coping skills, environment, relationships, and trusted adults all play a powerful role in staying healthy.
💬 At home:
Ask, “If some people have a higher risk, what helps kids make healthy choices anyway?”
Even short conversations build awareness and protection.
🔗 Parent-friendly prevention resource:
NIDA for Parents & Educators – Adolescent Brain & Substance Use
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☕ Tuesday, April 7 — Caffeine
Today’s DAFW focus is caffeine.
Students are learning how caffeine can affect sleep, mood, focus, and energy, especially for growing brains — and how energy drinks often contain more caffeine than expected.
💬 At home:
Ask, “Where do you think caffeine shows up in your day — drinks, snacks, or energy boosters?”
🔗 Helpful parent resource:
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📱 Wednesday, April 8 — Screen Time
Today’s DAFW topic is screen time and well-being.
Students are exploring how screen use can impact sleep, attention, stress, and mood, and why balance and boundaries matter more than total minutes.
💬 At home:
Try asking, “When does screen time help you — and when does it make things harder?”
🔗 Parent resource: Hazards of Excessive Screen Time
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💨 Thursday, April 10 — Nicotine & Inhalants
On the final day of DAFW, students are learning about nicotine and inhalants, including vaping — and how these substances can affect the developing brain, breathing, and long-term health.
💬 At home:
Ask, “Why do you think some products seem less harmful than they really are?”
🔗 Prevention-focused parent resource:
CDC – Youth Vaping & Nicotine
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Monday, April 6, 2026 Genetics and Addiction
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Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Medication Misuse
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Body & Mind: Impact of Substances
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See the Daily Quizzes below
