Prevention Newsletter
February 2026
Ms. Hurd and Ms. Sharp on Capital Hill Day
Ms. Sharp at the Capital
Ms. Hurd joined staff members from other school districts across Kentucky to meet with staffers from Senator Mitch McConnell’s office to discuss the importance of prevention efforts and the need for continued funding
Ms. Sharp speaking with Rep. Massie's staffer
M. Sharp and Ms. Hurd pictured outside of the Capitol Building with Northern Kentucky Prevention Coalition staff
Perfetti Van Melle Donates 500 Bubble Gum Packs for Pop the Stigma on National Bubblegum Day
Our team is excited to spotlight out initiative, Pop The Stigma. Pop The Stigma is all about breaking the silence on mental health and substance use. We’re helping students learn about emotions, stress, coping strategies, and where to find support.
On February 6th, every Bellevue student K–12 received a pack of bubble gum that was labeled with a QR code linking to helpful resources. A big shoutout to our S.M.I.L.E. Club members for helping distribute gum to grades 6–12, while our team shared packs with K–5 students.
Let’s keep the conversation going and remember: asking for help is a sign of strength!
Support is always here when you need it. If you or someone you know needs immediate help, reach out to the North Key 24/7 Crisis Hotline at 859-331-3292, or call or text 988. In any medical emergency, dial 9-1-1 right away.
During Club Day Natalie along with other S.M.I.L.E Club members made sign's to post around BMHS for Pop The Stigma
This month's Character Trait is....
Honesty!
Honesty isn’t always easy — in our words, our actions, or even our thoughts. 💛
But when we practice being honest with ourselves, we can better recognize how we feel and learn healthy ways to manage those emotions.
So… what does honesty mean to you?
When we choose truth in our words, actions, and thoughts, we are truly living the trait of honesty.
🎵 Be sure to check out our honesty music video!
Finn's Little Fibs
When Finn breaks his grandma’s clock and blames his sister, a little fib blob appears and starts following him. As Finn’s lies pile up, so do the fibs – will he learn to be Honest and get rid of the blobs?
Perfectly Norman
When Norman suddenly sprouts a pair of extraordinary wings, he covers them up so that he can still fit in. But trying to be “normal” makes Norman miserable until he chooses to Honestly embrace his true self.
Sparkella and the Big Lie
Sparkella is worried that Wyatt won’t like any of her toys, so she decides to “borrow” Tam’s racecar for their playdate. When Tam thinks her car is missing, Sparkella lies. Her lies get bigger and bigger until she chooses to be Honest and own up to her mistake.
