NHE News
November 18, 2025
We’re Excited to Welcome Lunch Visitors!
Here are a few reminders to help make your visit smooth and enjoyable:
One visit per week, please. This helps us manage space and make sure every family has the opportunity to visit.
Arrive on time. Plan to be here before your child’s lunch period begins.
Bring your photo ID. All visitors must check in at the front office and wear a visitor badge while on campus.
Enjoy lunch at the visitor table. For safety reasons, visitors should sit at the designated visitor table with their child only. Parents may not sit in the cafeteria.
Friends can’t join your table. We know kids love company, but we ask that you enjoy this time just with your child.
Put phones away. To protect student privacy and keep the focus on your child, please avoid phone use, photos, or videos while in the cafeteria.
Head out after lunch. When your child’s lunch period ends, please exit through the front office. Visitors may not walk students back to class.
Permission for guests. If someone other than a parent/guardian plans to visit, we need written permission from the parent ahead of time.
Thank you for helping us make lunch visits a safe, positive experience for everyone. We can’t wait to see you in the cafeteria!
According to the Center for Research and Clinical Care, approximately one in 11 children
experience some form of depression before the age of 14. RISD is dedicated to ending the stigma associated with mental health challenges. Information below includes various resources for families to learn more about important factors of mental health and meaningful next steps to support both parents and their children. In elementary school, classroom lessons will teach students coping strategies and conflict resolution. Counselors will be sharing more information about lessons in their campus newsletters. In secondary school, students will receive advisory lessons to learn to “Say Yes to Less Stress.” Check out these additional resources that may provide some support to your family or someone you know.
A Teen’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays contains tips for teens on managing the stress of the holiday season.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Mental Health America - Helping your child with emotional or behavioral struggles at home
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Parents Guide to Surviving the Holidays - Tips and resources for surviving the winter break with kids.
National Alliance for Children’s Grief Holiday Toolkit
Alliance for A Healthier Generation - Tips and activities for developing healthy relationships
National Institute of Mental Health - Fact Sheets for Teens “I’m So Stressed Out!”
