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Rockwood board proclaims September 2025 National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Summary
The board unanimously proclaimed September 2025 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, aligning district efforts with the 988 Lifeline and praising counselors and social workers for prevention and risk-assessment work.
The Rockwood Board of Education voted to proclaim September 2025 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a resolution aligning district messaging with the 988 Lifeline and emphasizing support for students and families.
President Bedette read the proclamation noting the district’s commitment to “be the one to ask,” to encourage connection and safety planning, and to remind people that the 988 Lifeline is available for those in crisis. A board member praised the district’s counselors and social workers for prevention work and risk-assessment training and said the proclamation ties to the district’s dignity and belonging efforts.
The motion to proclaim September 2025 as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in the Rockwood School District was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
What happens next: the district will share 988 and supportive resources publicly and continue staff training and prevention efforts described in the proclamation.
