As you may know, suicide is one of the top three causes of death for young people ages ten
through twenty-four. Collinsville Public Schools takes the safety and well-being of our
students very seriously. Throughout this school year we will be bringing the Lifelines
Curriculum into the classroom for our 6th, 8th, and 11th grade students. This will provide the
students with some basic information about youth suicide and, more importantly, what to
do if they are worried about themselves or a friend.
We know we couldn’t teach our students that it’s okay to ask for help if everyone in the
community—school staff, guardians and community members—didn’t know what to do if a
student approached them as a trusted adult to talk about this sensitive topic. This is why we
offer this opportunity to attend a meeting to hear more about the Lifelines program. We
encourage you to attend and to ask questions to learn more about this resource, which we
believe will enhance the competence of all members of our school community to provide a
safer environment for our students.
Wednesday October 2, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Collinsville Middle School Library
Feel free to reach out to Sarah Ellington with any questions or concerns at sellington@collinsville.k12.ok.us