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Yucaipa High School Green Ribbon Week set for April 27—May 1; youth advisory seeks partnerships
Summary
City staff and the youth advisory committee reviewed plans for Yucaipa High School's Green Ribbon/Mental Health Week (April 27—May 1, 2026), outlining spirit days, on-campus events, guest speakers and partnerships with local health organizations and community groups.
City Manager Kitt Kim Fam presented the Yucaipa High School Green Ribbon (mental health) Week to the Youth Advisory Committee, seeking direction and community support for events scheduled April 27 through May 1, 2026.
Fam said the program began in the 2024—25 school year with principal approval from Mr. Jervis and grew from the youth advisory committee's brainstorming. Activities planned for the upcoming week include spirit days (Motivational Monday, Take-a-Break Tuesday, Wellness Wednesday, T-Ird Thursday and Future Friday), a gratitude wall and a music-based engagement project during lunch, a wellness center program with hands-on activities, a mental health fair with outside partners, and a May 1 event aligning with National College Decision Day.
Staff described partnerships and outreach that will support the week: participation from San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, the Healthy Yucaipa Committee, Hope Animal Assisted Crisis Response, and campus groups including the health and biomedical academy, student council and link crew. Fam said previous activities included a guest speaker from San Bernardino Behavioral Health, interactive break activities, and visible spirit-day events that engaged parents and students.
Committee members and public commenters expressed broad support. Christine Mohler called the event "a place for them to find a safe landing" and offered volunteer support; Kathy Sellers and another attendee echoed that volunteers and community groups could supplement staffing and help the program succeed. One commenter suggested ensuring activities also prepare students for the workplace, but overall public comment emphasized empathy, volunteer support and student belonging.
No formal council action was required or taken; staff were asked to continue outreach to community partners and finalize promotional materials (posters, ASB collaboration, social media). Announcements at the meeting also highlighted related community events: a Run through the Hills 5K on April 25 and a music and arts festival on May 1—2.
Next steps: staff will continue recruiting partners for the mental health fair, finalize spirit-day plans and distribute promotional materials through schools and social media. Committee members indicated willingness to assist with volunteer staffing and campus outreach.
