"Let's Get Real About Drugs and Alcohol Use at South"

The South Eugene High School Parent Council has recently become aware of some alarming events at South regarding drugs and alcohol. While our most recent student survey data of last year’s 11th graders indicates that it is still the reported minority who are using illegal substances on a regular basis, it is a significantly large minority. Furthermore, we are concerned about students being approached on or near campus by South students selling drugs and seeing them openly smoking marijuana. We are hearing of many students receiving MIP (Minors in Possession), including a number of fall athletes who signed statements saying they understood the consequences of using while being on a team.

We've polled the 75 parents on the Parent Council and the response has been overwhelmingly in support of a program right before our teens go on vacation this December to talk about this openly and strongly. The Parent Council is putting together a panel of speakers which will include professionals associated with rehab programs, physicians, parents, current students and other experts who can comment on the affects this is having on our students.

Please make this Parent Education Series a priority to attend on Thursday, December 13th from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the South Eugene High School cafeteria. We know this falls during the busy holiday season, but this one-hour could make a huge difference for your student, who could be among those who are not using or those who are.