School board proclaims September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Week for district

The Campbell County School District Board of Trustees issued a proclamation at its August meeting designating the week of September 2025 as Suicide Prevention Week for the district, urging community awareness and training to reduce suicide risk. The proclamation noted that suicide is a public-health issue that "directly impacts numerous family members, friends, coworkers, loved ones, and often the entire community," and that prevention requires a "comprehensive multilevel approach" including prevention, early intervention, treatment and postvention. The proclamation also highlighted the district's role: "Campbell County School District partners with the community to raise awareness, provide education and training on suicide prevention, reduce access to lethal means, and reduce the stigma." Why it matters: Trustees said the week provides an opportunity to educate the public about warning signs and referral pathways. The board's proclamation included language committing the district to offer age-appropriate suicide-prevention training and to refer students and staff to health-care services as needed. Next steps: The proclamation was read during the meeting and recorded in the minutes. Board members and staff encouraged schools and community partners to mark the week with awareness activities and training; no specific programs or budgets were identified during the meeting.