SPARC Wellness

09/01/2026

08/30/2026

Here's another peek at our Jeopardy board! What's your favorite healthy meal? Answer in the comments and/or follow our page for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

08/25/2026

Happy first day of school to all Region 12 students and staff!

SPARC is excited to announce that we are one of five programs that were awarded a $10,000 grant from the Western Ct Coalition as part of the Juul Settlement Funds with support from CT Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. We are looking forward to work with WCTC, Region 12 Schools, and community members in preventing underage ni****ne use through education and enhancing access to cessation services.

Take a look at our board in the SVS mall! Find the QR code to follow us on IG and earn a chance to win an Amazon gift card.

07/27/2026

Yale is offering an opportunity to help teens learn how to quit va**ng while earning some cash!

06/10/2026

Over Memorial Day weekend, SPARC funded transportation to and from the junior prom venue. To promote a safe and substance free celebration, students participated in a brief safety check, including a breathalyzer and bag scan before boarding the bus.

As we approach the end of the school year, please join us in supporting safe, substance-free end of year celebrations. Teens may not always follow our words, but they're always watching our actions. By modeling responsible behavior and setting clear expectations, especially around alcohol use, we send a powerful message about their health, safety, and future.

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