In this special episode, we do a deep dive investigation into the world of vaping in high school, why students are choosing to vape, and how detrimental vaping is to our health and bank accounts. Learn more about the Student Pack initiative by visiting jointhefamily.info.

In this episode, we discuss life in McDowell County, West Virginia with several high school students from River View and Mount View. Learn more about the Student Pack by visiting jointhefamily.info.

In this episode, McDowell County students talks about the GROW Your Own Pathway program which gives future teachers a head start in preparing for their careers. Learn some specifics and insights on what the program is and how it's doing big things for West Virginia juniors and seniors. Visit jointhefamily.info to learn more about the Student Pack initiative.

In this episode of the Student Pack Podcast, we hear from Stephanie Hayes who works for the West Virginia Department of Education in Charleston.

Resources-

FACES: https://www.facebook.com/McDowell-County-FACES-510994292311864/

Help For WV - 844-HELPWV

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860 (for the transgender community)

Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-7386 (for LGBTQ youth)

This is the first of a series of audiobook episodes we are planning to release on a weekly basis. Thanks to the Welch branch of the McDowell County library and Chessie Hatfield for participating and making this happen!

Bully by Jennifer Sattler was given permission to read by Sleeping Bear Press.

For more information about the Student Pack, go to jointhefamily.info

In this brand new episode of the Student Pack Podcast, we hear from Perry Blankenship. Perry is the coordinator of student services, nutrition, attendance, and mental health services for McDowell County schools.

Resources-

FACES: https://www.facebook.com/McDowell-County-FACES-510994292311864/

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860 (for the transgender community)

Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-7386 (for LGBTQ youth)

In this brand new episode of the Student Pack Podcast, we sit down for a virtual conversation with 3 Mount View High School Seniors to hear from them about how 2020 was for them and looking forward into 2021.

In this brand new episode of the Student Pack Podcast, students from Mount View High School and River High School tell us some of their about growing up through the winters in Appalachia!

In this episode of the Student Pack Podcast, we're sitting down with Mount View and River High School students to ask them about family values and what that means to them. This is not an episode you want to miss!

In this episode of the Student Pack Podcast we're talking social media. Is it bad? Is it good? How can we find a balance? Tune in and enjoy another great and meaningful conversation!