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Hope Institute CEO Derek Lee gives a speech on the importance of suicide awareness and the Institute itself.  The Institute opened on Wed. Aug. 30, giving intensive therapy to students with suicidal thoughts.

Hope Institute opens doors with on-campus ceremony

Wyatt Lehti, Sports and Photos Editor September 1, 2023

The Hope Institute opened on Wed. Aug. 30 with a ribbon cutting ceremony that took place in the cafeteria. Chandler Unified is not only the first district in the state, but also the second in the country...

Graphic from tMHFA resources on youth mental health disorders. Part of their strategy to bring more awareness to the mental health of teens.

New mental health training for juniors

Parker Thompson-Davies, Staff Reporter March 10, 2023

For the 22-23 school year, juniors are receiving mental health training to inform and aid teenagers, and tackle problems of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and suicide.  This program is...

Senior Joyce Gunaraj works on AP Stat homework, amongst the other obligations of a senior. Many students may feel overwhelmed going back to school, and can use the Wellness Room as a resource.

Back-to-school stress: how to cope

Sophie Barkett, A&E Editor August 12, 2022

The end of summer and simultaneous welcome back to school can be an overwhelming, and often stressful time for students. Whether freshmen, who have never experienced the vigor of high school, or returning...

History of H.O.P.E

Sabrina Digne and Lauren Ludwig November 7, 2021

After being in quarantine for months on end, nearly everyone was dying to get back to normal by the end of 2020. Seeing friends, taking family vacations, and resuming normal social activities were at the...

Lindsay Taylor has been working at Perry for four years now. She is available on campus Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Defining mental health: Q and A with on-campus social worker Lindsay Taylor

Madeleine Nseir, Staff Reporter September 20, 2021

MN: Do you think that there’s a stigma surrounding mental health? LT: I do, but I think it’s more in society and with older generations. I actually think that the [high school students’] generation...

During lunch, Luc Gourmelom (9), Matthew Johnson (9), and Koen Martineau (9), play Cornhole during Fun Friday. The counseling department organized the event with the intention to get kids moving.

Mental Health Awareness Month: how it is being acknowledged

Sophie Barkett, Staff Reporter May 14, 2021

During the month of May, students and staff can bring awareness to mental health, which has become a problem for many people after months of isolation and uncertainty brought about by COVID.  The counseling...

Drawing and painting students first time in class. Student does her first project and applies the information she learned from online.

Transition to in-person school mentality is relentless

Presley Plant, Staff Reporter October 29, 2020

As a student, it is a priority to keep both the mind and body healthy. The sudden change from online to in-person learning has created a stressful mentality with constant anxiety. “This adjustment has...

Mrs. Taylors virtual classroom has links and resources for students at any time

Wellness Room set to re-open with precautions

Lindsey Harrison, A&E Editor October 2, 2020

With school returning, students will have access to the Wellness Room with a couple of new rules and precautions to protect students and staff from COVID-19. Formerly called the Mindfulness Room, the Wellness...

Student is filling out the support group consent form.

Support groups returning to Perry

Ryann Jorgensen, Staff Reporter October 1, 2020

Students are coming back and so are support groups. Since its opening in 2019, the mindfulness room has hosted various support groups for students during the conference period. Now, with school returning...

Sophomore, Halle Gardner enjoys dancing as a way to recharge after a day at school. Similarly, Makenna Webb uses music as a creative outlet during online school.

Coping with sadness and stress:one hobby at a time

Ashlyn Miner, News Editor September 21, 2020

  Amid uncertainty and confusion, one thing is certain: COVID-19 has been hard for everyone, but especially high school students. With so much time at home, it is easy to feel sad or anxious as...

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