Coalition Teen Council 

Who we are: 

• We are the teen voice of the Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families.
• We are leaders in our school district and community dedicated to spreading awareness about mental health, suicide awareness, and substance use.
• We are role models who promote positive values and make a difference.
• We are students who are committed to not using vapes, alcohol, and drugs.

Why should you join?  

• We are student run, so you have a voice in the school.    
• Make a difference at your school and your community.    
• Have fun and make new friends (social activities are offered throughout the year). 
• There are lots of opportunities for things that can go on your college application or resume. 
• Sign up for the events you want to do. You can be as involved as you want to be as long as you meet the minimum requirements. There are tons of events to choose from.    
• Gain experience, confidence, volunteer work, respect, and leadership skills.  
• Be a part of a group of individuals who support each other.   
• Spread awareness about drugs/alcohol/vape, mental health, and suicide prevention.

Current and Past Events include:

During School Hours:

• Project Alert: Will teach 1-3 booster sessions about substances to 8th graders at Algoquin Middle School; transportation provided
• Retailer Project: Students ride along with police officers from Clinton Twp.  and Macomb County Sheriff’s Department to visit local businesses that sell tobacco and alcohol and provide required state signage
• SMART MOVES: Prevention & Education Drug program for 5th graders at various elementary schools
• New Student Luncheon: Panel discussion at the Main Building CVHS.
• Teen Panel: Visit the middle schools & talk about transition to the high school.  (All three middle schools)

After School during the week:

• Full Coalition Meeting: The whole coalition meets at the Board Office on the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5. Transportation can be provided to the meeting
• Big Red Check-In: Orientation for 9th students. (must be an upper classman)
• Curriculum Night: Man a table in the evening
• Dialogue Nights: A teen panel and guest speakers will discuss with parents an identified topic such as: stress, LGBTQ, social media and others. Can be at Dakota or Chippewa High School
• Open House: Man a table in the evening
• Transition Night for the Middle Schools: Incoming freshman learn more about the Ninth Grade Center through CTC Teen Panel
• Transition Night/Stepping Up: 9th graders learn more about the main building through discussion and tours

Weekend Events:

• Drug Take back days: Assist with collecting unused prescription drugs for proper disposal at Clinton Township Police Department or Seniors Expo.
• Be Aware Suicide Walk: 5 K walk to increase awareness about suicide. (Saturday event). At Dakota

Other Activities:

• Ninth Grade Lunchroom Posters: CTC members will have an opportunity to create a 40x30 poster that conveys positive messages or drug free messaged. This poster is changed monthly
• Leadership and team building: CTC members will gain leadership training, team building skills, confidence, new friendships and respect
• Participate in other school functions: To represent CTC and assist the school
  
  
  
• CTC PARTICIPATED IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES 2023-2024:    
  • 10th Grade transition panel 
  • Attended monthly Full Chippewa Valley Coalition Meetings  
  • Big Red Check-In: Orientation for ninth students 
  • Car Wreck display 
  • CTC Informational Lunch Meetings 
  • Curriculum Fair 
  • DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) Take Back: Assist with collecting unused prescription drugs for proper disposal at Clinton Township PoliceDepartment 
  • End of the year celebration 
  • Executive Board Meetings 
  • Girls Getting Ahead 
  • Holiday Celebration with the complete group 
  • Homecoming Parade 
  • Homecoming safety announcements 
  • Induction Ceremony 
  • Kindness Rock Garden at the Ninth Grade Center and Main Building entrances  
  • Know Resolve and Chippewa Valley Youth and Family Coalition: Be Awareness Suicide Prevention 5K/Walk 
  • Leadership Banquet 
  • Lunch Crunch for next year’s recruitment for Wyandot and Algonquin 
  • Managed all social media accounts for Big Red Pick Me Up, Instagram and Tik Tok 
  • Mental Health Summit Training 
  • Mini Virtual Presentations to the middle schools (Wyandot and Algonquin: Topics: Substance Use and the Holidays for families 
  • MiPhy Focus Group 
  • New Student Luncheon: Panel discussion at the Main Building CVHS (Chippewa Valley High School) 
  • New student tours 
  • NGC Announcements 
  • NGC Lunchroom and bathroom posters: CTC members had an opportunity to create a 40x30 poster that conveys positive messages or drug free messages. The posters are changed monthly.  
  • Parent meeting for all new members 
  • Project Alert: three booster sessions about substances to eighth graders at Algonquin Middle School 
  • Red Ribbon Announcements and 9th Grade Pledge 
  • Red Ribbon lunchroom table 
  • Recognized CTC members birthdays. 
  • Roller Skating Social Event for members. 
  • Safe Prom and Graduation Showcase, Announcements  
  • Stress and Anxiety lunchroom table. 
  • Strive 4 A Safer Drive 
    • Showcase 
    • Social Media Posts 
    • Several lunchrooms table. 
    • Distracted Driving Photo Contest 
    • Ford Driving Life Skills Contest 
    • Safe Drive Family Fair 
    • PSA Video with Clinton Township Police Department 
    • Don’t Drive Buzzed, BEE Drug-Free! T-shirts 
  • Suicide Awareness lunchroom table. 
  • Suicide Awareness showcase. 
  • Take What You Need Board 
  • Team Building for CTC members. 
  • Teen Panels: Visit the middle schools & talk about the importance of being active in high school. (Wyandot, Algonquin, and Iroquois) 
  • Three camp days 
  • Training offered for CTC members –  
  • Updated brochure and created commonly asked questions for new members. 
  • Vape showcases and banners. 
  • Various mental health lunchroom tables with resources and giveaways 
  • Wyandot and Algonquin Transitioning to High School: Incoming freshmen and their parents learn more about the Ninth Grade Center through CTC Teen Panel  
  • Various Showcases of pertinent topics 
  • Various Lunchroom Educational Tables