The RRPS Tobacco-Free Schools Program is in full swing helping our students, staff, and local community gain awareness and information about tobacco use. Use the buttons to the right to find out all about our program!

Happening Now: Cessation Training

American Lung Association’s “Freedom from Smoking” adult cessation classes are back! SIGN UP NOW! For more information on how you or a loved one can quit, or to enroll in the Freedom from Smoking Program, please contact: Tobacco Free Schools Program 892-7735 x322. For additional information on Smoking Cessation, visit the ALA Site here.

So what exactly do we do?

Peer Prevention Education- Research indicates that young people are more likely to heed the messages of a peer than a well-meaning adult. Middle and high school students are empowered to take a leadership role and become advocates for healthier tobacco-free youth.

Help for teens to quit using tobacco- Free classes are offered to student smokers who want to quit. The sooner youth quit smoking, the less chance they have of becoming sick and life-long smokers. Students learn about the reasons they may smoke and learn stress management and other strategies to quit or reduce their use.

Tobacco Free Policy- Federal and state laws require tobacco-free schools. The use of tobacco products by students, staff, parents and visitors is not allowed on our campuses, in our vehicles, or at any school-sponsored events. RRPS is working hard to ensure that these policies are enforced and offers a program designed for students who violate the tobacco use policy.

Adult Tobacco Use Cessation– 70% of adult smokers want to quit smoking! We’re here to help! RRPS is pleased to offer the most widely researched smoking cessation program in the country, the American Lung Association’s “Freedom from Smoking” program, free of charge to staff, parents and community members.

Prevention Education- Training and technical assistance with the implementation of research -based prevention education curriculum and media literacy training is provided to district staff, students and community partners.