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w w w jcsd.k12.or.us Schools in Action! EVERY MHS hosts first track meet in seven years MINUTES Working together to save lives Every 15 minutes, someone dies as the result of an alcohol-related collision in the United States. In Jefferson County, students, staff and community members are trying to change that through a program called Every' 15 Minutes. The program is designed to dramatically instill teenagers with the potentially dangerous consequences of drinking alcohol and texting while driving, Every 15' minutes was led by Senior Trooper Clint Prevett in partnership with MHS Principal Sarah Braman- Smith, MHS Activities Director Shawna McConnell and Athletic Director Evan Brown. “Every 15 Minutes offers real- life experience without the real-life risks,” said McConnell. “Our goal is to challenge students to think about drinking, texting while driving, personal safety, and the responsibility of making mature decisions when lives are involved.” Thanks to Jefferson County voters who approved the last school bond, Madras High School hosted it’s first track meet in seven years. The new athletic complex, completed this year, has changed the game for the high school track team. “We had our first track meet on our new track last month and it w ent great thanks to all the volunteers that helped us. ” “I definitely felt like the interactions with the police officers the day before played out really well. There were a lot o f good discussions on impaired driving. The officers were able to share personal experiences with us.” — MHS Coach Paul Broum — Charles Young, MHS Junior Support from the community During the week of April.20th, th e. entire Jefferson County community , came together to support the Every 15 Minutes program activities. Generous funding provided by local businesses and community members along with A vehicle accident reenactment involving someof the "walking dead" students took place thefollowing day. and went back to class as the ^walking dead”. Those students then committed to not speaking the rest of the day. A traffic collision on MHS grounds hands-on participation from MHS staff, police officers, fire fighters, EMS technicians, funeral home personnel and a local video crew, made it all possible. “We wanted to utilize the strength, talent and resources of business and industry' to prevent drunk driving and texting while driving and everyone really stepped up,” said McConnell. Grim Reaper visits MHS During the first day of week-, long activities; 10 law enforcement officers from OR State Troopers and the County Sheriff’s office spoke with small groups of juniors and seniors about the risks and statistics revolving around impaired driving. During those sessions, 25 pre-selected students were “tapped out” by the Grim Reaper and quarantined for the next 24-hours away from friends, families and any kind of cell phone or communication with the outside world. They were made up like little reapers to represent someone killed in an alcohol-related accident. They made they’re own tombstones A vehicle accident reenactment involving some of the “walking dead” students took place the following day. Local law enforcement, fire and paramedic teams worked on-site while video crews captured the scene. “This activity exposed students to the experience of being involved in a tragic, alcohol-related driving collision,” explained McConnell who added that the reenactment included fatalities, a jaws-of-life rescue, a police investigation and the arrest of a student “drunk driver”. Other interactive exercises during the week involved impairment goggles that help students understand the dangers o f impaired driving without actually using alcohol or drugs of any type. Two sets of parents also volunteered to participate, allowing local sheriff’s officers to show up at their homes with simulated “death notices.” The parents came to speak about their experiences at an assembly the following day. For more information about Every 15 Minutes, contact Madras High School at (541) 475-7265. “Every 15 Minutes reminds you w hat can happen everyday. It shows us how the decisions you make go way beyond the moment drat you make them in.” — Bryce Williams, MHS Senior JCSD Alumni: Where are they now? Do you know a JCSD alumni who has moved on to college and/or career success? We are looking to feature our graduates in future Schools in Action updates. If you know of a former student, drop a note and photo to Superintendent Rick Molitor: rmolitor@509j.net. Jefferson County School District L A note o f thanks to Jefferson County Partners According to Track Coach Paul Brown, the former athletic field and track were in such disrepair that it was unsafe to practice and hold meets. “Our team is starting to take shape and we are excited about hosting Districts this year,” Brown said. The following businesses, organizations and individuals made Every 15 Minutes possible: BUSINESSES: ACE Hardware Snow’s Cleaners California Costume Company Figaro’s Pizza Opal Day Spa Apex Belair Funeral Home Ender’s Towing Ira’s Towing ORGANIZATIONS: > Madras Buff Boosters Kids Club JCSD Maintenance Dept. City of Madras Public Works Jefferson Co. Fire Jefferson Co. EMS Jefferson Co. Sheriff’s Dept OR State Troopers Madras City Police Local Disbatch McDonalds INDIVIDUALS: Mike & Shonagh Preston Sarah Braman-Smith Evan Brown Laura Rehwinkel Dan Farrester Joe McHaney Sam Scheideman PatreciaSmith Zach Lillebo Ben & Kristin Hocker Jose Si Nora Adame MHS Leadership Students 445 SE Buff Street, madras, OR 97741 Visit the District website at jcscLkl 2.or.us Calendar April 29 M ay 11 13 25 School Board Meeting: 7 p.m. 2-hour Early Release No School: Memorial Day June 3 6 11 (541) 475-6192 ) District Wide Early Release 2-hour Early Release MHS Graduation at the New . Athletic Stadium: 2 p.m. Last Day of School: ( 1 /2 day for students) www.jcsd.k12.or.us i., ’ f
