Drug & Alcohol Resources

Welcome to the Methuen Public Schools Drug and Alcohol Resource Website!

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For MPS Staff: Confidential Form: Proactive Non-Punitive Potential Substance Abuse Referral Form

      Dean M Brouder

      Drug and Alcohol Resource Coordinator: MS

     

    

 

Mission Statement & Policies:

Methuen Public Schools recognizes the priority of promoting a drug-free school community. We are committed to raising awareness of the dangers of the illicit use of drugs and alcohol and strive to support students in making healthy and safe lifestyle choices. Our objective is to collaborate among students, staff, families, and the community to effectively attain goals that value responsibility, productivity, and achievement. This web page is intended for the entire Methuen school community to access information and resources helpful in maintaining our mission.

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MPS prides itself on the fact that our largest substance prevention model was the ONLY system in Massachusetts that had a chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) in each of its five schools. We have had thousands of students sign drug-free contracts, attend drug-free seminars and events, and show their peers that they are proud to live a drug-free, healthy lifestyle and want to help others from destructive decisions. The Methuen Public Schools SADD Advisors for each campus are listed below.

 

 

Methuen High School: Amanda Aziz: I am the SADD advisor for Methuen High School and a graduate of the MHS Class of 2012. As an MHS student, I was on the leadership board of the SADD program. I worked with my co-leaders to create a group that showed our peers that it was possible (and healthier!) to have fun and build friendships with activities that didn’t revolve around substances. This is still my focus as the SADD Advisor at Methuen High School. The mission of the high school group is to provide students with fun and healthy activities, both within the school walls and around the community. We have bi-monthly meetings at the high school to discuss issues within the school, plan activities after school and on the weekends, and, in general, have a place to go with like-minded peers. All are welcome to attend meetings and activities, and I especially encourage parents and guardians to attend our out-of-school activities. If you have any questions at all about the SADD program at the high school, please feel free to contact me at aaaziz@methuen.k12.ma.us.

 

 

 

Tenney: Jessica Leal: I am the Junior SADD advisor at the Tenney Grammar School. I am a graduate of Methuen High School, class of 1997. During my high school days, there were pressures to try drugs or underage drink. I imagine that the challenges for teens now are even greater. My goal as the Junior SADD advisor is to create a safe and healthy environment for my students. All 7th & 8th graders are encouraged to join SADD. As members, you will be invited to monthly meetings where we will model positive decision-making. We will participate in various activities outside of the school day as well.   

 

 

CGS: Mr Matt Twoomey:  I am the Junior SADD advisor at the Comprehensive Grammar School. I am a graduate of the Methuen High School class of 1996. During my years at MHS, I was was always aware of the temptations and pressures that existed within the school setting, as well as the peer pressure that was present outside of the walls of MHS. Now as a seventh grade teacher I see that students face far greater challenges than we ever did at their age, and I hope that having an open dialogue about making healthy decisions will empower students to feel confident that they can make positive decisions that will impact their lives for years to come. The mission of SADD is to provide students with the best prevention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, drug use, risky and impaired driving, and other destructive decisions. All grade 8 students are encouraged to join SADD at the Comprehensive Grammar School. As members, will attend monthly meetings where we discuss strategies for healthy living andsitive decision making. My hope is that students will also participate in activities outside of the school day that will help to raise continued awareness for the importance of positive decision making. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at mwtwomey@methuen.k12.ma.us. I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

 

The Marsh Grammar School- Kevin LeBourdais:  I’m a graduate of Methuen High School, Class of 2009.  High school students today are faced with more difficult and unprecedented challenges than I experienced at Methuen High.  As the world of social media continues to expand and evolve, we hope to combat its influence and empower students by having real and thoughtful conversations about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and any of the myriad number of harmful situations they may encounter as they navigate their way into adulthood.  All 7th and 8th grade students at the Marsh are welcome to join SADD.  Members will attend monthly meetings  where we will have open and honest dialogues about the risks of making destructive decisions, and will also have other opportunities to engage with other teachers and peers outside of the school day.  If you have any questions or are interested in joining the Marsh Chapter of SADD, please email me at knlebourdais@methuen.k12.ma.us

 

The Timony Grammar School-Julia Messier: Students today in middle school are faced with numerous influences that could impact their futures. I wish to help raise student awareness about this impact and urge them to be positive role models for their peers. All 7th & 8th graders are encouraged to join SADD.  As members, you will be invited to monthly meetings where we will model positive decision-making. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at jamessier@methuen.k12.ma.us.