STARS — Students Taking a Right Stand
STARS exists to serve schools and communities by providing prevention, intervention and treatment services addressing bullying, substance abuse, violence, and social and emotional barriers to success.

Blog Monthly Archives: February 2012

Panther Pantry brings hope, food to many students – From the Portland Leader

February 29th, 2012 by

Tiffany Ladd takes inventory of the Portland High School Panther Pantry. Donations are needed to keep the program going. (Submitted) By Cherie McGuire, Contributing Writer Published: Friday, February 24, 2012 12:08 AM CST The hallways at Portland High School are filled with students from all walks of life, but this difficult economy has brought to [...]

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Career Day For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing Students

February 29th, 2012 by

The 8th annual Career Day will be held tomorrow for 7th grade through high senior age deaf and hard of hearing students to help educate, motivate and encourage them to plan for their future. The event is being held Thursday, March 1 from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the conference center of the Nashville [...]

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If it wasn’t for the help of STARS program, we would have lost all hope. A letter from the mother of a student who is deaf.

February 23rd, 2012 by

Katherine is the mother of 17 year old daughter who is deaf. Their family have been receiving services for 8 years.  Katherine recently wrote this note to us at STARS for the service we have provided her family: This program has helped our family a lot. Before STARS came into our home, I was ready to [...]

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Panel On Teen Party Safety, Risk and Liability for Parents

February 23rd, 2012 by

An overview of the risk, liability and safety tips for parents hosting a teen party will be provided in a panel discussion open to the community on Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at Brentwood High School, 5304 Murray Lane, Brentwood (37027) and co-hosted by Parent Supporting Students Taking A Right Stand (P.S. STARS) and [...]

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Steps To A Safe, Fabulous Prom Night With Sumner County STARS

February 22nd, 2012 by

A fabulous dress and a safe evening are the goals for the Sumner County STARS Specialists’ and their Prom Dress Drive now underway. The STARS Specialists in Sumner County High School are holding the drive while at the same time working with students on a prom promise to abstain from alcohol or drug use. Kay [...]

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Sumner County PROM DRESS DRIVE!!

February 14th, 2012 by

        Girls in Sumner County facing the challenge and expense of Spring prom are getting a big helping hand from Students Taking A Right Stand (STARS) Prom Drive which also educates and encourages students to have a safe evening through prom promise.   Kay Higgs, Station Camp High School STARS Specialist, is one of five [...]

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