On Valentine’s Day, our Erika’s Lighthouse Teen Empowerment Club, sponsored by OLHMS counselors Mrs. Vanessa Follmar and Colleen Hoeksema, had a special treat and spread the love to all OLHMS students.
Students involved in Erika’s Lighthouse wanted every student at OLHMS to receive something this Valentine’s Day. With a focus on mental health and wellness, Erika’s Lighthouse wanted to spread a message: please talk with someone now or later, help is available. Each student received a piece of paper with a positive message and a piece of Now or Later candy. At the beginning of every lunch period, students from every grade level in Erika’s Lighthouse took the time to pass out individual treats to students. One 8th grade student said, “It was so nice to receive something today, especially a positive message that someone is there for me if I ever need anything- it means a lot to me.”
