Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will host a Girls’ Summit on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 9am until 1pm at Clarksburg High School.” A CDC report released in February 2023 highlighted record high levels of sadness, suicide risk, and violence reported by teen girls. These concerning national trends are also seen in Montgomery County.” This event for students and their caregivers will offer education, resources and activities centered especially around young women’s health.
The Girls’ Summit will provide informative workshops geared towards middle and high school girls on a variety of current topics, a chance to network, participate in fun activities, learn valuable skills and enjoy a fashion show presented by White House Black Market celebrating diverse body types.
MCPS families are invited to the Girls’ Summit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Clarksburg High School. This event will provide informative workshops geared towards middle and high school girls on a variety of current topics. Join us for a chance to network, participate in fun activities, learn valuable skills and enjoy a fashion show presented by White House Black Market celebrating diverse body types. Sessions will be provided in English and Spanish, and will be organized by grade level. Student Service Learning (SSL) hours will be available for students. Topics and activities will include:
- Healthy relationships/dating violence.
- Social media use and mental health, including cyberbullying.
- Self-esteem.
- Identifying symptoms of depression and anxiety.
- Healthy eating and body image.
- Music therapy, Zumba and Kaiser Permanente spin bikes for art therapy.
- Narcan kits will be distributed and training will also be available.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Clarksburg High School, 22500 Wims Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871
WHO:
- Dr. Patricia Kapunan, MCPS System Medical Officer
- Stephanie Iszard, MCPS Executive Assistant to the System Medical Officer
- Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
- Children’s Hospital
- Girls on the Run
- Screenagers
- Kaiser Permanente
- Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (MCCPTA)
- Identity
- White House Black Market