STGRSD hosted an informative community event, “Social Media Apps: Safe and Risky Use,” presented by the Hampden County District Attorney’s Youth Advisory Board in collaboration with the DA's Community Safety and Outreach Unit, on Tuesday, April 23 at Southwick Regional School.  Attendees were provided with an overview of popular social media applications used by youth, safe and risky use of those applications, how predators can present themselves online, and how parents/guardians can manage and monitor social media activity and encourage safe use.  

Another element of the presentation focused on drug and alcohol prevention and the role that social media plays in this.  For example, emojis are being used in conjunction with illegal drugs.  In addition, fake prescription pills are often sold on social media and e-commerce platforms.  Click here to view the Emoji Drug Code Decoded information from the Drug Enforcement Administration.  One of the handouts at the event was the Hampden District Attorney's Guide for parents/caregivers on Massachusetts Social Host Liability regarding underage drinking and marijuana.  To learn about the MA Social Host Law, click here. 

During the event, the District Attorney's Youth Advisory Board members served as panelists, offering their perspectives and answering questions.  The District Attorney's Online Safety Resources are available on this link or via the QR code (above).    



   
   







 

Our Regional School District serves the three towns of Southwick, Tolland and Granville. Southwick is an agricultural and residential community with approximately 9,000 residents. Tolland, an original member of the district, is a small town on the edge of the Berkshires, with a population of about 500 residents. Granville is located between Tolland and Southwick with an approximate population of 1,500. The District is located along the southern Massachusetts border in Hampden County. The Woodland School, Powder Mill School and Southwick Regional School are all located on the same campus at Feeding Hills Road in Southwick. The Southwick Town Library is also conveniently located on this campus. The District is committed to maximizing each student's academic and personal potential, and to providing an enriching and supportive learning environment.

Non-Discrimination Commitment
The Southwick-Tolland-Granville  Regional School District conducts its program and activities in conformity with Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Acts of 1973 and Massachusetts General law Ch. 76, Section 5.  It is the policy of the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District not to discriminate or to allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, and/or handicap or disability in any of its activities.  This policy also ensures that students and staff should be free from retaliatory action and/or harassment based upon any of the foregoing attributes.  Anyone having a complaint alleging a violation of any anti-discrimination laws or regulations should immediately bring that complaint to the attention of the building Principal or Title IX Coordinator, if the principal is not involved in the complaint.  The Principal will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation into the charges.