Dear Parents/Guardians:
This letter is to inform you about a situation that occurred on our Campus Thursday, June 15,
2023. A student used a vaping device at school, which caused them to require medical attention. The student was quickly cared for by staff, and EMS was called, as well as law enforcement. I am glad to report that the student will be fine. After the incident occurred, several staff members addressed the students about the dangers of vaping, and drug use, and how they have the power of choice.
Our school has been addressing vaping and will continue to do so in the fall. Below is information regarding vaping. Please take some time to discuss this will your child.
Vaping is a nationwide epidemic.
Vaping is the act of inhaling a vapor produced by an electronic vaporizer or e-cigarette. The
vapor can contain nicotine and other substances which is concerning. The liquids that are vaporized come in many different flavors and might even smell fruity. For example, many of the flavors of these liquid concentrates, or ‘vape juices’, are sweet and even have names such as cinnamon roll, marshmallow, grape, strawberry, bubblegum, lemonade, and cookies.
Vaporizers/e-cigarettes come in all different shapes. Some common styles we see look like a thick pen, a stylus for an iPad, a flash drive, or a small flask with a round chimney coming off the top.
The devices are very small and can easily be hidden on a person or blend in with normal backpack items. Like cigarettes, stores cannot sell vaping items to people under the age of 18. However, students report that they purchase the devices online or buy from older siblings, friends, or, unfortunately, other adults.
For more information and useful tools to use as you talk with your kids about vaping can be
found at: https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/. If you have questions, comments, or information, please get in touch with Mr. Schumaker at 360-497-5816.
Together, we can help our students to recognize the dangers of vapes, address the reasons for their usage, and help to keep these devices out of our schools.
Kind Regards,
Mr. Schumaker
Principal