As part of our Sandy Hook Promise, we will be participating in "Say Something Week" March 2-6. When it comes to threats of violence or suicide, most are known by at least one other individual BEFORE the incident occurs. Given the growth of digital platforms, many students are learning about threats via social media. "Say Something" teaches students how to look for warning signs, signals and threats, especially in social media, of an individual who may be a threat to themselves or others, and to say something to a trusted adult to get help. This week will allow students to participate in activities that reinforce the power young people have to prevent tragedies and save lives.

At our January 28th Board Meeting, we recognized our Casual for a Cause organization for the month of December, The Salvation Army. Each month, our District designates an organization to fundraise for in a unique way. In exchange for a donation to this organization, students, teachers, and staff members are allowed to dress casually on a pre-determined day. In the month of December, our District raised a total of $3,246.67 for The Salvation Army of Vero Beach. Thank you, to Captain Jay Needham for accepting this donation on behalf of the Salvation Army.

SDIRC is hosting an Substitute Bus Driver Information Hiring Session on February 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. a the School District of Indian River County Transportation Department.

Congratulations to VBHS student Griffin Wagner who is recognized as a Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar! Out of nearly 2,000 applicants, only 300 are selected for this honor. The scholars are selected based on their exceptional research skills, commitment to academics, innovative thinking and promise as scientists.

This week is National School Bus Safety Week, and the theme is "My School Bus, The Safest Form of Student Transportation!" Our SDIRC bus drivers safely traveled 1,589,152 miles during the 2018-2019 school year, and have safely traveled 366,955 miles this school year!

At our September 10th Board meeting, we recognized our SDIRC employees and law enforcement officers who served in our Hurricane Shelters, and other areas, during Hurricane Dorian evacuations.