Youth prevention programs in Page schools
Summary
County health is finally getting vaping and nicotine prevention into area schools, and the task force will run a booth with impairment goggles and giveaways at National Night Out. Freshmen Focus support for Page High School, including possible funding, waits until October.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Freshmen Focus may require task force funding, amount not yet determined.
Page High School freshmen and area youth get prevention programming and positive community events.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Substance Abuse Task Force - Oct 21, 2026
The school district reported 44 student substance-use cases this year after over 100 last year, and staff say teachers lack training to recognize intoxication or use naloxone. The task force's $12,000 Red Ribbon Week grant aims to build prevention skills, not just one-week awareness.
Substance Abuse Task Force - Sep 16, 2026
County health is finally getting vaping and nicotine prevention into area schools, and the task force will run a booth with impairment goggles and giveaways at National Night Out. Freshmen Focus support for Page High School, including possible funding, waits until October.
Substance Abuse Task Force - May 20, 2026
Half of local high school seniors have tried alcohol, and Coconino County students drink at higher rates than the state average. Brooke Whitethorne's practicum is building a youth prevention coalition with a June 9 strategic planning meeting, social media campaign, and surveys.
Youth Advisory Commission - May 18, 2026
Page Unified School District hasn't participated in the state youth survey for roughly a decade, so local data was missing from statewide substance-use statistics. ASU and the Arizona Justice Department reached out, and the district appears to have rejoined the survey — meaning future data will actually reflect Page kids.
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