For Students
The RCI Student Services team is dedicated to providing highly responsive services by advocating for the needs of all students. We strive to assist students in acquiring the social-emotional skills, knowledge, and attitudes they need to become effective citizens and lifelong learners.
A Public Service Announcement from Gru & Minions
A PSA featuring the famous Minions characters and Gru, voiced by actor Steve Carrell, to show how people can stay safe from COVID-19.
COVID-19 Resources
Emergency Mental Health Resources and Numbers
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Kids
4 minutes, 28 secondsJust For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
GoogleDrive: Free Printable Activities, Downloads, and Guides
Brain Breaks
Check out this link to have some wonderful books read to you.Try out some mindful coloring using these mandalas. Affirmations are positive statements that can help you to challenge negative thoughts. Find 3-5 you really like, then write them down, keep them somewhere you can see, and say them out loud throughout your day.Looking for a some calming music to study to, check this video out. Videos that will make you smile.Here you can find a handful of guided mindfulness and mediation breaks. A YouTube playlist of yoga videos to help you stretch and feel rejuvenated.Anxiety
What is anxiety? Anxiety explained for teens
2 minutes, 41 secondsOne in five children will experience some kind of clinical-level anxiety by the time they reach adolescence.
LGBTQ+
PFLAG provides opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity.Welcoming Schools is the nation's premier professional development program providing training to elementary school educators to embrace family diversity, create LGBTQ and gender inclusive schools, and support transgender and non-binary students.
Transgender Student Educational Resources
A youth-led organization dedicated to transforming the educational environment for trans and gender nonconfirming students through advocacy and empowerment.
Email: tser@transstudent.org
Oregon School District GSA Advisors
Oregon High School: Lauren Lebwohl
Oregon Middle School: Katy Wineke and Pernille Ripp
Rome Corners Intermediate: Colleen Schell
Mental Health Resources and Hotlines
The community resources listed below are available for your Mental Health needs.
In case of EMERGENCY call 911.
Hotlines
Briarpatch 24 Hour Line for Youth: 608-251-1126United Way: 2-1-1
Police Department: 608-835-3111
Suicide Crisis Response Resources
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)Spanish Suicide Prevention 24/7 Lifeline: 1-888-628-9454
Text “HOPELINE” to 741741
Trevor Project Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386