Current Trends in Prescription Drug Misuse and it’s Impact on Our Community

When: Thursday, February 5, 2015

Time: 6:30-8:00pm

Where: Fillmore Complex Main Conference Room 12220 Fillmore St., West Olive

Presenta tion to include: Sheriff Rosema Ottawa County Sheriff’s department, Lt. Andy Fias WEMET, Dr. Corey Waller, Mark Witte Lakeshore Regional Partners, Kim Advent CMI, Leigh Moerdyke Pathways, MI, and 3 personal testimonies from persons recovering from heroin addiction.

RSVP: https://eventbrite.com/event/15039794430/

Questi ons: Contact Leigh Moerdyke at 616-396-2301, ext. 127

 ***Children under 14 not recommended to be in attendance

The West Michigan Enforcement Team (WMET) has seen at least 4 overdoses from heroin or heroin like substances in the past year, significantly more than the last several years combined. While the percentage of youth who report using heroin is historically low, a new trend in youth substance abuse among teenagers is leading to increased heroin use in young adults. Youth misuse of prescription drugs at the middle school and high school level has been steadily increasing over the past several years and Ottawa County Youth are reporting they don’t see harm in using prescription medication without a doctor’s permission or prescription. Early misuse of prescription medication can lead to the eventual use of illicit drugs. Join us for a community presentation on the link between prescription drugs and heroin and to find out ways to prevent early misuse of prescription medication.

Planning for Enrollment Growth

Planning for Enrollment Growth

As some of you may be aware, in November Hudsonville Public Schools (the District) purchased Heritage Christian School’s current building.  To consider future possible uses of this building, the District is conducting a series of focus groups with randomly selected parents and staff as well as meeting with both student and community groups.  Additionally, the District will hold two Town Hall meetings open to the entire community.  These Town Hall meetings will take place on February 4 and February 5 at 7:00 PM in our High School Auditorium.  We are hopeful that many parents and community members will be able to hear the possibilities and participate in providing valued feedback.  If possible, please join us for this important discussion.