SPARC Wellness

05/20/2026

Shepaug high school students had the opportunity to participate in phone-free lunch week, a SPARC initiative to increase personal connections. The Spartan Club helped spearhead this initiative by organizing fun activities such as a DJ dance party, board games, and basketball. Students had the chance to earn prizes for participating. This began in February, but due to weather disruptions, was concluded in April. By the last day of phone-free week, 90 students handed in their phones! Administrators reported lots of talking, face-to-face connections, and joyful noise.

05/19/2026

Please take a moment and watch this two minute video on the growing risks of youth gambling and the important role parents, caregivers, and trusted adults play in prevention through open and honest conversations.

Conversations matter. 🎯This powerful video, created with support from DMHAS Women’s and Children’s Services, highlights the growing risks of youth gambling ...

05/18/2026

In April, members of the Spartan Club shared information they learned about problem gambling with fellow high school students during lunch.

05/18/2026

Check out our monthly newsletter! Our next meeting is on Wednesday, May 20th at 6pm. We will be reviewing the results of the Developmental Relationship Survey.

Join us for our monthly meeting at Shepaug Valley School! We will be meeting on May 20th at 6pm in Room A4. We look forward to working together to build a stronger community.

05/08/2026

🧠 Your Brain Is Still Growing!

Did you know our brains continue developing into our mid-20s? That’s why delaying substance use—or choosing not to use at all—matters. The choices you make now can impact learning, memory, emotions, motivation, and decision-making for years to come.

This May during National Adolescent Health Month, take a moment to learn how substances affect the developing brain and why protecting your mental and physical health now is so important.

🎥 Watch our “Drugs & The Brain” educational video: tinyurl.com/WhyWaitVideo

📌 Explore additional events and resources for National Adolescent Health Month here: tinyurl.com/NAHM26

05/01/2026

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 anytime, or chat at 988lifeline.org.

04/24/2026

National Prescription Take Back Day is tomorrow! All medications, vitamins, and supplements are accepted. This program prevents medications from being misused by others and it prevents medications from being disposed into our water systems and soil.
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04/20/2026

04/10/2026

On March 26th, we were delighted to have Artlighten LLC provide an enrichment opportunity to some of our middle school students! On ArtReach, their mobile art studio, students learned how to transform their feelings into art.

04/06/2026

Online gambling is a growing issue, especially for young men. Take 3 minutes and listen to one mother's warning about how her son became addicted.

The explosion of online gambling and sports betting, as well as the advertising behind it, is attracting a growing number of young people, most of them boys.