The Leadership Shawano County group decided to create a survey for the Elementary, Middle and High School students, to learn from them how they perceive bullying in their schools. They wanted to understand the depth of the problem in our area.

A survey was obtained from the Howard-Suamico School District and used as a guideline to develop this survey. The Leadership Committee members worked with school social workers, counselors, teachers, and student representatives to prepare the survey for our students.

the survey was distributed to students in grades 3 and 4 at Lincoln and Olga Brener Elementary; grade 7 at the Shawano Community Middle School; and grades 9 and 10 at the shawano Community High School. The same grade levels were surveyed at the Gresham Schools.

Results of the survey were shared with the Shawano-Gresham School District administration. the information obtained, will help our school district determine the need for future programs and/or curriculum changes.

The second phase of the project is an awareness campaign to inform parents, students and school staff about the scope and impact of bullying. Check out Channel 99 on Charter Cable for a PowerPoint presentation prepared by Kaylee Tucker, a Shawano Community High School student. There is much information for parents, students, and the community alike.