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When young people learn how to better care for their own mental health and how to help others improve their own, it’s a win-win.

Those who attend the SMHS are encouraged to engage in sessions through question asking, note taking and debriefing about what they’ve learned before heading back to their respective schools.

Before feasting on the famous Bavarian Inn chicken dinner for lunch, middle school students who rolled into Frankenmuth in school and parent vehicles worked on group activities as directed by Nina Davis, MASSP Associate Director of Member Services & Middle Level. Middle Level Liftoff sessions provided young student leaders with the skills they need to communicate with a team, set goals, plan events and create a vision for their group. As a former middle school principal, Davis understands the particular needs of middle level students.

Seated at tables with others from their school, students and staff completed a self-assessment survey to determine which topics they needed to focus on, allowing each group to determine which sessions to attend.

Candy at the check in table was a highlight for conference attendees of all ages. The minigummy bears were a particluar favorite.