Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Northern Cass Middle School and High School is taking part in the 2023 North Dakota Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and the 2023 North Dakota Youth Tobacco Survey (YTS) sponsored by the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and Department of Health. The YRBS survey will ask about nutrition, physical activity, injuries, tobacco, alcohol, other drug use, sexual behavior and school climate. The content of the YTS survey includes tobacco questions related to: prevalence (electronic vapor products, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, cigars, and pipes); knowledge and attitudes; cessation; environmental tobacco smoke; media and advertising; minors' access; and school curriculum.
Several documents are available for your review regarding the YRBS-YTS:
Northern Cass Letter to Parents
ND DPI & Dept. of Health and Human Services Letter
ND School Board Association Letter
Fact Sheet & Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs While Protecting Student Confidentiality
CDC: You're Crucial to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey