"You Matter Day" at Palmetto Middle School
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Overview
This resolution commends Palmetto Middle School for establishing "You Matter Day" in honor of Austin Smith, a former student who died by suicide. The day aims to raise suicide awareness and assure students that their lives matter. Palmetto Middle School has held the event annually since 2025, with students and staff wearing teal and purple and receiving messages of support.
Key provisions
- Commends Palmetto Middle School for instituting "You Matter Day".
- Recognizes the event as a memorial to Austin Smith.
- Aims to raise suicide awareness among students.
- Encourages students to feel valued and supported.
- Directs a copy of the resolution to be presented to Palmetto Middle School’s principal.
Who is affected
- Students
- School staff
- Palmetto Middle School
- Families of students
- The broader South Carolina community
Notable changes
- The resolution specifically honors Austin Smith's memory and his tragic passing.
- It establishes a recurring event – "You Matter Day" – to promote ongoing suicide awareness.
- The event involves visual cues (teal and purple) and direct messages of support to students.
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