SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL october 2023
Red Ribbon Week : A Powerful Demonstration on IMPAIRED Driving
During Red Ribbon Week , our school organized a thought-provoking activity to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving . Several students volunteered to participate in this impactful event , symbolizing the real consequences of impaired driving . At designated times , they silently left their classrooms , proceeded to the school office , received face paint , and wore a sign describing their " cause of death " and the corresponding time . This event aimed to emphasize the importance of understanding the gravity of impaired driving .
Someone loses their life every 33 minutes due to impaired driving .
Meet Our New SRO
NICK KIRKLAND
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
We are excited to introduce our new School Resource Officer . Nick Kirkland brings over a decade of experience as the former Chief of Police at MCC . In May , he joined the Lauderdale County Sheriff ' s Department and has become a valuable addition to our team , focusing on the safety and security of our school and students . His responsibilities include patrolling the campus and various other duties aimed at providing a secure and welcoming learning environment for all . We extend a warm welcome to our new SRO and appreciate his commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our school community .