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Edwards

Lawson Middle School Counselor

LMS uses SOS Signs of Suicide to teach students the signs of someone who might need help and how to respond. The 7th and 8th grade Health class completed the program and it is important that parents have the same information.

Suicide is complicated and cannot be linked to just one cause, but over 90% of people who die by suicide have a mental health disorder. As a parent, here are some signals your child may be depressed or having thoughts of self-harm:

1. Talk of death or dark topics of conversation

2. Significant difference in appearance

3. Change in mood

4. Extreme withdrawal

5. Increase in risky behaviors (alcohol/drug use, cutting/self-mutilation)

6. Decreased interest in things they once enjoyed

7. Seeking/wanting weaons or means to harm themselves

Talking to a student about suicide or asking if they have thoughts of suicide does not put the idea in their head. Talk to your child if you have concerns. Reach out to your doctor or a counselor with questions. You could also call 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline).

fALL ActIvItIes resuLts

FOOTBALL

Varsity Record: 7-4

9th & JV Record: 5-4

Highlights: 3rd Place KCI Conference

Defeating 8-1 Trenton in the first round of Districts

SOFTBALL

Varsity Record: 24-5

JV Record: 12-0

Highlights: KCI cochampions, District runner-up, Excelsior Springs

Tournament Champions

VOLLEYBALL

Varsity Record: 26-6

JV Record: 22-4

C-Team Record: 17-7-2

Highlights: KCI Conference Tournament Champions, KCI Conference Champions, District Champions

BOY’S CROSS COUNTRY

State Qualifiers: Max

Stephan

Highlights: Finished 3rd at the KCI Conference meet

Supported Girls on the Run by running their practice 5K

GIRL’S CROSS COUNTRY

State Qualifier & Medalist: Jocelyn Calvert (20th)

Highlights: Supported Girls

The Cardinals for Red Cross high school club hosted its first blood drive of the school year with Red Cross on Nov. 16, in the LHS SPAC. There were 24 LHS Cardinals for Red Cross members who volunteered and ran a successful event. We had 35 total donors with 20 of them being first-time donors. Thirtysix units of blood were collected, which has the potential to save 108 lives. The donors were mostly LHS students, but we also had some community members and teachers donate as well. The next blood drive will be Feb. 22.