LifeSkills is Underway

Apr 14, 2026

Our three sixth-grade classrooms have launched Botvin LifeSkills Training — and our seventh and eighth graders start this week.

LifeSkills (LST) is an evidence-based prevention program recognized by SAMHSA as one of the most effective in the country. Instead of scare tactics, it teaches students three sets of skills: personal self-management, social skills, and drug resistance. Students who build these skills are far less likely to turn to substances — and far better equipped to handle middle school.

Big thanks to the teachers leading this work: Aric Barrett, Shelly Craig, Guy Galland, Rhyan Gonzales, and Latasha Larez. We appreciate you!