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Apex students present peer‑led safety campaign to the board
Summary
Students from Apex High School described Students Against Destructive Decisions (SAD) activities—seat‑belt checks with Apex PD, a quick‑click buckling challenge, sleep‑awareness events and mental health 'tea and talk'—and urged the board to encourage replication across the district.
An Apex High School assistant principal introduced three seniors and the student‑led Students Against Destructive Decisions (SAD) chapter. Students described a range of low‑cost, peer‑led activities: seat‑belt checks in partnership with Apex Police Department (students receive small Chick‑fil‑A meal vouchers as incentives), a "quick click" buckling challenge for underclassmen designed to make seat‑belt use habitual, sleep‑awareness programming (decaffeinated tea, spirit/pajama day) and stress‑reduction activities at finals ("tea and talk" and mental health bingo cards).
Students said SAD chapters can be run with minimal funds and can spread safety and wellness messaging across campuses; presenters asked the board to encourage other high schools to adopt similar activities. Board members commended the students for peer‑to‑peer leadership and suggested district support mechanisms—such as sharing materials and encouraging police‑school partnerships—so other schools can adopt the programs.
The presentation was brief and intended to highlight student initiative rather than request funding; staff suggested follow‑up through student‑achievement or school‑support channels if the board wants districtwide coordination.
