Student ambassadors present 'Morgan's Message' mental-health program to Carlisle board

Missus Klein and student ambassadors asked the Carlisle School District board to support Morgan's Message, a student-led mental-health program created after the death of a student named Morgan. The presentation included two short videos and an overview of the program’s goals and activities.

"There's so many Morgans out there," one presenter said, describing the program's aim "to normalize" asking for help. Organizers said the foundation has enlisted more than 3,100 athlete ambassadors nationally and in the U.K. during its first three years and that Carlisle High School started an official club last year. The local group plans to run short public-service announcements for the school's TV, post posters around campus and host peer breakout sessions and coach trainings.

Board members asked for practical details. Bruce asked whether the public-service announcement could be posted on the district website; the presenter said she saw no reason why it could not and noted the club maintains an Instagram account run by students. Dr. Shane asked what peer-to-peer conversations focus on when students check in on one another; the presenter recommended that students urge peers to talk with a school counselor, a parent or a coach and emphasized that peer ambassadors are volunteers, not clinicians.

Multiple trustees praised the students. George thanked the presenters for helping "to normalize that it's okay to seek help," and another trustee said the videos were powerful both for students and for parents. The board closed the engagement committee's presentation by thanking the speakers and encouraging public access to the club's materials.

The board did not take a formal action on the presentation. Organizers said they would continue to expand club activities and suggested the PSA could be posted online and shared with families.