Vaping posing serious hazard to area middle school students
The Sault Area Middle School is facing problems with students using vapes. The issue of vaping by our younger students is a growing concern,” said Dr. Tim Hall, superintendent of Sault Schools. “Companies that market these products advertise them as not being harmful when there is ample data that shows otherwise. Parents, families and schools need to be aware of the dangers and help educate our students that e-cigarettes and vaping are not healthy.
According to Child Mind Institute, e-cigarettes are the most frequently used tobacco product among adolescents. Over two million national students in middle and high school were e-cigarette users in 2017, surpassing traditional cigarettes. Concerns are growing amongst teachers, health professionals and parents about the use of vapes amongst minors.
Sault Board of Education welcomes new staff additions
The Sault News
SAULT STE. MARIE The Sault Area Board of Education voted on Monday to hire three individuals for employment for its district.
Megan LaRocque is working at the Sault Area Middle School as an eighth grade English language arts teacher. She started her position at the end of February. LaRocque took over for Andre Fortin, who transferred over to the high school last semester.
Even though LaRocque already started her employment at Sault Area Middle School, superintendent of Sault Schools Dr. Tim Hall explained that in hiring situations, there are times when the immediacy of the vacancy requires it to be filled as quickly as possible. In these instances, a special board meeting is not called to hire just one or two people. Hall explained that the board has a thorough interviewing and vetting process. As a result, there are times where the board will officially hire someone after they have already started.