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High‑school Save Promise Club outlines prevention work, mentorship and national recognition
Summary
Students and their adviser described Save Promise Club activities — mentorship, anonymous tip usage, fundraising and national youth advisory board participation — and reported $3,250 in program funding and 41 tips to the district line last year.
IROQUOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Students from the high‑school Save Promise Club and their adviser briefed the Board of Education on club activities that focus on inclusion, recognizing warning signs and promoting an anonymous tip line.
Judy Slovak, identified in the presentation as a speech‑language pathologist and the club adviser, introduced student leaders Christopher (club president), Tyler (vice president) and Violet, who serves on the Sandy Hook Promise National Youth Advisory Board. Christopher told the board the clubs aim to “recognize those who are going through social isolation and knowing the warning signs of those who might be likely to harm others or themselves.” He said the anonymous tip line has been used more than expected: “41 tips came in last year when they were expecting 5,” and that the national organization provided $3,250 to support club activities.
Students described school‑level initiatives: a fifth‑grade mentorship program in which high‑school students visit elementary classrooms to promote kindness and empathy; a “Start With Hello” chalk walk and a “No One Eats Alone” day to reduce social isolation; a trusted‑adults board; and a 14‑day remembrance and awareness sequence tied to national observances. Violet said her role on the national advisory board included a trip to Washington, D.C., and engagement on a proposed Stop Violence Act; she said the board’s work helped secure “stable funding” for related activities.
The presentation acknowledged close work with school resource officers — Chad Berry, Alex Ray and Aaron Cuato — who attend meetings and support initiatives such as a student breakfast and tip‑line promotion. The students also highlighted fundraising that supports travel to national events and local programming, including an annual barbecue sale.
Board members thanked the students and adviser and noted the program’s role in promoting school belonging and student leadership. No formal action was taken; the presentation was informational and part of the meeting’s student reports.
