HUTCHINSON, Kan. — YES! is an all-day event for Reno County students in 5th through 8th grades, led by Reno County high school students and Rise Up Reno staff. Through a series of activities and discussions with community members, students will become better equipped for transitions into middle and high school. They will learn about dealing with stress and anxiety and how to access leadership opportunities, all while beginning to build relationships with caring adults and older students.
YES is a FREE event taking place on Monday, Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hutchinson High School. Pre-registration is required and can be done online through this Friday, Jan. 6.
Rise Up Reno promotes healthy youth behaviors in Reno County through mentoring, substance use prevention, suicide prevention, strengthening families, and youth leadership.
Also, save the date for their annual fundraising event, The Shamrocker, taking place March 10 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Memorial Hall and featuring live music, dancing, a benefit auction, and much more.
Details are available on their website.