📢 Pierce High outlines vaping discipline and quit help
Pierce High School explains its vaping discipline policy and offers quit resources amid rising teen vaping.Summary
An article by Eleanor Bauermeister examines the prevalence of vaping among high school students, particularly in school bathrooms, at Pierce High School. Students and staff note that many teens vape due to social trends and peer influence, and some students suggest installing vape detectors to reduce usage. Two former vapers described quitting as difficult because vapes are easily accessible, but they found quitting to be very positive. Principal Mark Brahmer outlined the school's disciplinary approach: a first offense results in a 3-day out-of-school suspension, while subsequent offenses can lead to 6–19 day suspensions or expulsion for the remainder of the semester. Teacher Jason Freudenburg mentioned that schools aim to provide positive alternatives to vaping. For those struggling with vaping, texting STARTMYQUIT to 36072 offers help to quit. The article includes AI-assisted content and notes that mistakes may occur.
(Source：Newsbreak)
