ISD 728 Prevention & Safety

02/02/2026

To our School Counselors—
You are the unseen difference makers.

You show up in the quiet moments no one applauds.
You listen when it’s easier to look away.
You hold hope for students before they’re able to hold it for themselves.

Because of you, a child feels safe.
Because of you, a student keeps going.
Because of you, futures quietly change.

Thank you for the emotional labor, the steady presence, and the impact that can’t always be measured—but is felt every single day. ISD 728

11/13/2025

Happy World Kindness Day 2025

Kindness matters every single day, whether you're at school, work, or just going about your day. It's in the small moments like a warm smile, a helping hand for a neighbor, or being gentle with animals and each other.

Let's make the world a little brighter. Here are some simple ways you can be kind today.

10/29/2025

🎉 Big News! Sherburne County SUP Coalition Wins Statewide Award!

We're proud to celebrate our amazing staff and partners in the SUP Coalition who were recently honored with the 2025 Minnesota Community Prevention Award!

This award recognizes individuals and community groups across Minnesota who go above and beyond to prevent substance misuse before it starts - building healthier norms and creating lasting change through polices, systems, and community collaboration.

Since 2012, the SUP Coalition has worked tirelessly to make our community safer, healthier, and drug-free by focusing on preventing the use of alcohol, to***co, and other drugs among youth. Their dedication and teamwork are helping shape a brighter, healthier future for Sherburne County.

👏 Join us in congratulating SUP members, partners, and community leaders for this incredible achievement! To learn more about SUP, visit: https://www.sherburnesupcoalition.org/.

Picture includes: Amelia Bakalars, Alicia Maxwell, Nicole Stottlemyre, Sondra Dahlberg

10/07/2025

Parents Against Va**ng's virtual presentation, Dangers of Youth Va**ng: What Parents Need to Know, will be held on Thursday, October 9, at 5:00 pm Central Time. By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

🧐 Recognize and understand to***co industry tactics targeting youth
🚩 Explain the dangers of ni****ne e-cigarettes/vapes, non-ni****ne vapes, ni****ne pouches, and other emerging to***co products
🙋🏽Identify steps to protect youth and advise others on how to get involved
🦸‍♀️Take action in their own communities

Register Today!

This year, va**ng, to***co and ni****ne use among youth and young adults are still major concerns. Every day, more and more discreet vapes enter the market. They are meant to sneak past adults by camouflaging as common household objects, video games, toys, and school supplies. Behind the enticing fl...

09/30/2025

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09/08/2025

🚍 Back-to-School Safety Reminder 🚦
Every day in Minnesota, school buses make nearly 10,000 trips to bring students safely to and from school. While buses are among the safest vehicles on the road, it takes all of us—drivers, parents, and community members—working together to keep kids safe.

The MN State Patrol put together this short video with clear reminders about when and where drivers must stop for a school bus. Take a minute to watch—it’s a great refresher as the school year gets underway!

Thousands of Minnesotans are heading back to school, and that means more than 10,000 school buses could be on our roads at any given time throughout the day....

07/22/2025

Support Groups Healing is found in connecting with others Support Groups Mental Health & Wellness Support Groups Free, peer-led support groups open to adults living with mental health concerns or symptoms of mental illness. All groups are led by peers with firsthand experience living with mental hea...

07/22/2025

🚨 FREE CPR TRAINING 🚨

Join us at the Elk River YMCA for a free, hands-on CPR class!
📅 Tuesday, July 29 | 5:30–8:30pm
📍13337 Business Center Drive
👥 Only 10 spots available – registration is required!

📞 Call 763-230-2800 to save your spot today!

Proudly brought to you by Sherburne County Public Health & YMCA of the North!

07/22/2025

Main Street Family Services is hosting a FREE BACKPACK event! Free haircuts available on select days (see below).

Each backpack is filled with school supplies to help your child start the year strong 💪📚

✨ While supplies last—first come, first served!

✅ FREE backpacks with school supplies (while supplies last)
💇 FREE haircuts on select days*

Tuesday, August 19th 2:00pm-6:00pm (boys cuts)

Wednesday, August 20th 2:30pm-4:30pm (boys/girls cuts)

🤝 Meet local community partners offering resources, support, a bounce house, and giveaways!

📅 Dates/Times for backpack pickup!
Monday, August 18th 1:30pm-4:30pm
Tuesday, August 19th 2:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday, August 20th 1:30pm-4:30pm
Thursday, August 21st 2:00pm-6:00pm
Friday, August 22nd 1:30pm-4:30pm

📍 Location: Main Street Family Resource Center
400 Jackson Ave NW Elk River, MN 55330

🖍️Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/AUtNNHFtQV

06/05/2025

988 and 911: Know which number to use to get the right support at the right time. If you need support for your mental health, text or call 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org.

06/05/2025

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