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High school students propose ‘Middleton Blue’ anti‑trafficking mural and awareness campaign
Summary
Students from Middleton High School presented the Middleton Blue campaign to the council, proposing a mural, website and education materials to raise awareness of human trafficking in the Treasure Valley. Students asked council support and were invited to return with funding updates in April.
A team of seniors from Middleton High School presented a student-led project on March 5 calling it the “Middleton Blue” campaign, a community awareness effort aimed at preventing human trafficking in the Treasure Valley that includes a proposed mural, website and educational outreach.
Students described a design-thinking process led by their innovations class teacher (Mr. Windigo) and said they consulted regional groups, including an anti-trafficking coalition, during research. They told the council their research showed the issue appears locally and that an awareness campaign could encourage community recognition of warning signs and connect people to resources. The presenters said they also plan a design competition and fundraising through local businesses and concession work rather than requesting direct municipal funding at this stage.
Council feedback was supportive. Council members suggested possible mural locations (including a large blank wall at a downtown community center offered by two local residents) and an area artist willing to help. Councilman Christiansen asked whether campaign materials would point readers to staffing or survivor-support services; students said the mural signage would link to a website with more information and resources rather than provide direct services. Council members asked the students to return to the April meeting with an update on funding and mural plans.
Quote: “I think this is fantastic. Innovative plus plus plus,” Councilman Christiansen said, praising the student project.
The students said they hope to design and paint the mural in May if they secure funding and logistics and will present their research at Science Tech High School. The council encouraged the students to coordinate with Mr. Redinger (teacher) and local volunteers as they move from ideation to implementation.
