Rocky Point District Honing in on Drug Use

In an effort to further educate students in the community, the Rocky Point School District has banded together with local dignitaries to plan a community forum on the dangers of drug use.

Planning began during a recent planning meeting attended by district administrators, representatives from community support organizations, elected officials, parents and students.

“It is important for as many people as possible to work together in order to convince our youth that the risks associated with drug use are not worth taking, and that they can make more positive alternative choices,” said meeting facilitator and high school Assistant Principal Susann Crossan.

“This initial meeting was scheduled with the goal of building relationships with all sectors of the community to help us with our work to prevent the abuse of drugs by our youth."

With the help of North Shore Youth Council student assistance counselor Kristen Muratore, Family Service League representative Stephanie Sloan spoke about the survey results and focus group discussions, both of which provided data about drug usage in the community – including what types are consumed, at what age the usage begins, and where in the community it happens – as well as the influencing factors. 

“When you look at the data, it is evident that this is a problem that is relevant 
globally as well as in our own backyards,” said Board of Education President Michael Nofi.