Since its introduction, the Hope Squad program has already made a significant impact on the school community. Students have reported feeling more supported and understood, knowing that there are peers they can turn to in times of need. The program has also helped to raise awareness about mental health issues and the importance of seeking help when necessary.

The Hope Squad is a peer support program originating in Utah that is now in schools nationwide. Trained students who get picked by their peers, called Hope Squad members, offer support to peers in emotional distress.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and is a time to raise awareness of this national crisis, share prevention resources and information, and provide support to those affected by suicide. So for September, the Hope Squad held two events. One of those events was the Chalk It Up for More Tomorrows event for the Kims Foundation where three winners were picked to win $100 Visa gift cards. The Chalk It Up was put on to raise awareness of suicide prevention.  Because suicide is a very real public health problem that affects individuals from all walks of life and you never know who may need an encouraging affirmation.

The other event was Hope Floats for a dollar and all the money that they made is for the Hope Squad program to buy things for the events that they put on.

Hope Squad members poured around 300 floats but made around $275. Hope Squad did give floats free to staff in appreciation for everything the staff does for the school.