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December 21, 2012

Holidays + Stress = ?

What Is Stress and How Does it Work? Stress is a feeling of pressure or tension that’s created when we react to the events around us. […]
December 4, 2012

What is a Nurse Practitioner?

The mission of the Regional Alliance for Health Schools (RAHS) is to provide school-based health programs and clinical services that improve the well-being of students, their […]
November 20, 2012

Universal Children’s Day

“We were all children once. And we all share the desire for the well-being of our children, which has always been and will continue to be […]
November 8, 2012

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

The American Diabetes Association works to prevent, treat, and cure diabetes by providing educational materials and resources, promoting awareness, and advocating on behalf of diabetic patients. […]
October 30, 2012

Inspire Others – Be a Role Model!

“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can […]
October 16, 2012

SADD and Red Ribbon Week 2012

The last week of October is most often thought of as Halloween week, but here at Ypsilanti Middle School (YMS), October 23-31, 2012 also honors and […]
October 2, 2012

Get Down with Being an Upstander!

Statistics show that 1 in 6 students are regularly bullied in school, but that 1 in 3 students have been bullied. Bullying is tragically commonplace across […]
September 18, 2012

Bullying

Bullying is defined as a form of aggressive behavior manifested by the use of force or coercion to affect others, particularly when the behavior is habitual […]
September 4, 2012

Healthy Weight – It’s a Family Reunion!

Hopefully you had a fun-filled summer that included a chance to enjoy a family reunion (an occasion where many members of an extended family get together). […]
August 21, 2012

Sleep Deprived?

Is it too soon to get ready for another school year? Pencils, papers, clothing and shoes are ALL important but getting set for school also includes […]
August 7, 2012

Athletes and Sports

In case you haven’t been watching, we are half way through the 2012 Olympic Games! Whether or not your favorite sport is included in  the Games, […]
July 3, 2012

July in Washtenaw County, Michigan

What is there to do? It’s warm outside, but not so warm that you want to hide in the air conditioning 24 hours a day. You’ve […]
October 31, 2013

Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

The sidewalks and streets will soon be filled with ghosts, ghouls, and goblins! Halloween brings out the kid in all of us. Before you head out […]
November 20, 2013

It’s Universal Children’s Day!

What is Universal Children’s Day? In 1954, Universal Children’s Day was established by UNICEF to celebrate children globally, promote child welfare, and encourage international togetherness. Universal […]
December 31, 2013

Blue Holidays? No Way!

The holidays are upon us!  Here comes a time of reunions, lots of delicious food, family and friends, laughter, and…that extra 10lbs, credit card debt, and […]
September 27, 2018

National Childhood Obesity Month

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. 1 in 6 children in the United States are obese – that is 17 percent! Children who are obese […]