Children's Advisory Commission of Indiana County

08/27/2026

Here's an emergency contact card you can print and fill out for the ole bookbag this year. 🎒✏️🚌

08/27/2026

Register today. Seats are filling up fast! More details and link to register:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/6d2g942/lp/c5bdce4e-c8a2-4b37-bc89-5b3ad1bfeba5

08/27/2026

Riding the bus is part of the school day, but staying safe takes everyone’s attention. Whether you’re getting on, riding, or getting off the bus, remember:

08/26/2026

The backpacks are packed, the school buses are rolling, and a brand-new school year is here!

To all of our students, teachers, administrators, support staff, and families—we wish you a happy, successful, and safe school year!

May this year be filled with new friendships, new experiences, exciting opportunities, and plenty of reasons to be proud.

Have a fantastic first day and an amazing school year!

08/25/2026

Screen time can be a challenging topic for families, but it doesn’t have to be all about counting minutes. The American Academy of Pediatrics’ 5 C’s of Media Guidance offers a helpful, age-based approach that looks at the whole picture: Child, Content, Calm, Crowding Out, and Communication.

One thing I especially appreciate about this resource: it includes practical tips for every age—from infants and preschoolers to school-age children, young teens, and older teens. So whether you’re parenting a toddler who loves a tablet or navigating social media with a teenager, there are suggestions tailored to that stage of development.

It’s a great reminder that healthy media habits are about more than limiting screen time—they’re also about what kids are watching, what screens may be replacing, how they use media to cope, and keeping communication open.

Take a look at the article and find the guidance that fits your family’s stage of life.

The "5 Cs" offers easy-to-remember, age-based media guidance tips for parents. It's based on research and what we know supports family relationships, social-emotional development and mental health. Learn how to use this guidance, which is available for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, school-age....

08/24/2026

Just a few helpful school resources in PA:
- Anti-bullying phone line: 866-716-0424 🤳
- Help with food, shelter, employment, and more: pa211.org 🛟
- Mental health help: 988 🧠
- Ready kid resources: pa.gov/readykids 👧
- Ready PA newsletter: pa.gov/readynews
- Report warning signs of violence in school: safe2saypa.org 🚩

08/24/2026

School is back, which means more school buses, more kids walking to and from school, and more drivers sharing the road.

Let’s all do our part to keep children safe:

🛑 Stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
🚗 Slow down and watch carefully in school zones and neighborhoods.
👀 Stay alert for children crossing the street or waiting near the road.
📵 Put the distractions away and keep your eyes on the road.
⏰ Give yourself extra time—a few extra minutes can make all the difference.

The most important part of the school day is making sure every child gets home safely.

Have a happy, healthy, and SAFE school year!

08/20/2026

Separation anxiety is a totally normal behavior in kids, but it can be very hard for parents to deal with. Here are some ways you can help ease your child’s separation anxiety and make school and daycare drop-offs easier for you both. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2v7SvO0

08/17/2026

Join HKRS as they encourage kids to adopt an active, healthy lifestyle through their five week fall...