Friday night football often brings communities together, and Perkins Tryon High School’s Hope Squad is using that time to make a difference! Before each game, their Hope Squad takes to the video board to raise awareness for mental health, recognize their community partners, and encourage everyone to stand together in support of mental health and well-being. 💚 We love seeing Hope Squads use everyday moments to spread hope, spark conversations, and remind their communities that no one has to face challenges alone! #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

Digital citizenship is about how we treat each other. 💙 For students, online and offline life are deeply connected. A comment, image, message, or post can affect someone's relationships, well-being, and sense of belonging long after it's shared. This Digital Citizenship Week, we're exploring how Hope Squad helps students navigate the digital world with empathy, thoughtful decision-making, and care for others. 🔗hopesquad.com/community-stor… #DigCitWeek #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

A safe school is more than a place where students learn—it’s a place where they feel seen, supported, connected, and safe to ask for help. Hope Squad builds that kind of school culture by empowering students to look out for one another and connecting their peers with trusted adults when support is needed. This America's Safe Schools Week, let’s remember: school safety starts with connection. #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

Member Spotlight: Lauren Lippe 🌟 We’re proud to celebrate Lauren Lippe, a junior at Brookfield Central High School and a member of the Hope Squad National Council! Lauren was recently selected as a 2026–27 Youth Mental Wellness Champion by the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health, joining 15 student leaders from across the state who are passionate about improving youth mental health. We love seeing Hope Squad Members take their passion for mental health advocacy beyond their schools and into their communities. Congratulations, Lauren! @WIKidsMH #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

Today is Global Peer Support Celebration Day! 💙 We’re celebrating the power of young people supporting young people—and the Hope Squad Members who show up for their peers with compassion, connection, and care. Peer support reminds us that sometimes, knowing someone is there can make all the difference. Hope Squad Members help create communities where students feel seen, supported, and connected to one another. #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

Behind every successful Hope Squad is an entire team of adults creating the conditions for student leadership to flourish. Let's take a closer look at the important role school administrators play in the systemwide approach, including how they empower Advisors, strengthen connections, and build a foundation for lasting impact. Read our latest blog to learn more about the leadership behind a thriving Hope Squad. hopesquad.com/community-stor… #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay. 💚 A reminder to check in. To listen. To ask for help when we need it. And to make sure the people around us know they don’t have to face hard things alone. #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

It’s homecoming season! At Westside High School in Nebraska, Hope Squad used the annual parade as an opportunity to share the hope. With a “Hope Takes You Higher” UFO-themed float, Members passed out candy and mental health resource cards. 🚀💙 We love seeing Hope Squads find creative ways to connect with their communities. You don't always have to start from scratch; instead, look for opportunities that are already happening and find a way to bring the message of hope along! #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

A kind word. A helping hand. A smile. Sometimes the smallest acts can make the biggest difference. Let’s choose kindness today—and every day. 🌟 #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

Every student deserves safety, belonging, and kindness. 💛 This October, for #BullyingPreventionMonth, let’s each do our part to spread more connection and hope. Bullying doesn’t just affect how a student feels—it can affect their ability to learn, concentrate, and feel confident at school. A safer, more connected school community helps every student feel supported and ready to learn. 💛 #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

Hope Squad Alumni in Action! 💚 Former National Council Member Lauren and her Hope Squad Advisor, Dani, recently took the stage at the state Capitol to present at the Wyoming Suicide Prevention Symposium. From serving their school community to sharing their experience and expertise with leaders across Wyoming, Lauren and Dani continue to share the hope! We’re so proud to see Hope Squad alumni carrying this work forward! #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

Sometimes, the smallest acts of kindness can make the biggest difference. A smile. An invitation to sit together. A genuine “How are you?” A message to let someone know you’re thinking about them. This month, let’s look for little ways to make someone feel seen, valued, and connected. Because kindness may take only a moment—but its impact can last much longer. 🌟 #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

Your fall wardrobe called. It wants some Hope Squad gear! 🍂 From cozy sweatshirts to everyday tees and accessories, the Hope Squad Fall Sale has something for everyone. Show your Squad pride. Start a conversation. Share the hope. Save a life. Shop the Fall Sale on Axomo! 🛍️ hopesquad.axomo.com/ #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

Prevention starts with hope. ✨ Hope grows when students know that they matter, know that they belong, and know that they don’t have to face hard things alone. Together, we can build school communities where hope has room to grow. #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

For Suicide Prevention Month, we’re grateful to team up with Ambassador Emma Benoit Hebert of Emma Speaks to share a powerful story of hope. Hope Squad Leaders can access My Ascension—Emma’s inspiring documentary about mental health, suicide prevention, and finding hope—exclusively in the Leader Portal through October 31. Honest conversations can change lives. 💜 #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

What does it mean to be a trusted adult? 💛 It means being someone a young person feels safe turning to when they need to share something difficult, ask for help, or say, “I’m worried about my friend.” It doesn't require you to have to have all the answers. You can listen without judgment, take their concerns seriously, and help connect them with the right support. Our latest blog shares practical ways to respond when a child or student opens up—and how to be the trusted adult who connects. 🔗 hopesquad.com/community-stor…

What do peers have to do with MTSS? Join Hope Squad Founder Dr. Greg Hudnall on September 23 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a special edWebinar to find out how two district leaders use peer nomination to strengthen MTSS at every tier, from universal prevention to targeted support. You'll hear from Tiffany Sommerfeld (Belton ISD) and Shannon Toney (Billings Public School District) on what it took to build peer nomination into their MTSS structure and how it's helping them identify students earlier and connect them to help faster. If you're evaluating how to close gaps in your MTSS strategy, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Sign up now: home.edweb.net/webinar/posit… Can't make it live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording. #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #HopeInAction #ShareTheHope

Leader Spotlight: Director of School Counseling Steven Shiels from Tomball ISD 🌟 What began with three high school squads in 2024–25 has grown into a districtwide movement of hope and connection in Texas. Led by Steven, with funding from Superintendent Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora's Superintendent of the Year award, Hope Squad expanded to all seven secondary campuses in just two years—empowering students to support peers, promote help-seeking, and remind one another that no one has to struggle alone. We love seeing support spreading across entire communities! #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

Prevention starts with trusted adults. 🧑🏽‍🏫 Students need adults who will listen without judgment, take concerns seriously, and help them find the right support. In fact, being the adult a student trusts is where prevention begins. #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction

Want to connect? Start by listening. 👂 Whether it's a friend, a classmate, or a student in need, taking the time to truly hear someone can make all the difference. #HopeSquad #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #ShareTheHope #HopeInAction