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Suicide Prevention/Awareness

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Each year we implement a program called Signs of Suicide (SOS) with our students at WPMS.

5th grade students go through the entire SOS program and are given a short questionairre after viewing a video created by Signs of Suicide. Parents of 5th graders are given an "opt-out" option before the program is implemented. 

6th through 8th grade students watch a short refresher video that explains the signs of depression and how to appropriately respond to someone dealing with depression and/or suicidal ideation. 

As always, students may request to visit with a school counselor about suicide or any other topics as needed. Requests to speak with a counselor can be made via email, by telling a staff member, or from student Chromebooks by accessing their Zizmail Bookmarks.