In this episode, we discuss life in McDowell County, West Virginia with several high school students from River View and Mount View. Learn more about the Student Pack by visiting jointhefamily.info.

S3E2: Life in McDowell - A High School Perspective

In this episode, McDowell County students talks about the GROW Your Own Pathway program which gives future teachers a head start in preparing for their careers. Learn some specifics and insights on what the program is and how it's doing big things for West Virginia juniors and seniors. Visit jointhefamily.info to learn more about the Student Pack initiative.

S3E1: Grow Your Own Pathway

In this episode of the Student Pack Podcast, we hear from Stephanie Hayes who works for the West Virginia Department of Education in Charleston. 

Resources-
FACES: https://www.facebook.com/McDowell-County-FACES-510994292311864/

Help For WV - 844-HELPWV

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline	1-800-273-8255
Trans Lifeline	1-877-565-8860 (for the transgender community)
Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-7386 (for LGBTQ youth)

2021: Health in the Hills Part 2 | Stephanie Hayes

This is the first of a series of audiobook episodes we are planning to release on a weekly basis. Thanks to the Welch branch of the McDowell County library and Chessie Hatfield for participating and making this happen! 

Bully by Jennifer Sattler was given permission to read by Sleeping Bear Press. 

For more information about the Student Pack, go to jointhefamily.info

"Bully" by Jennifer Sattler

In this brand new episode of the Student Pack Podcast, we hear from Perry Blankenship. Perry is the coordinator of student services, nutrition, attendance, and mental health services for McDowell County schools.

Resources-
FACES: https://www.facebook.com/McDowell-County-FACES-510994292311864/

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline	1-800-273-8255
Trans Lifeline	1-877-565-8860 (for the transgender community)
Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-7386 (for LGBTQ youth)

2021: Health in the Hills Part 1 | Perry Blankenship

In this brand new episode of the Student Pack Podcast, we sit down for a virtual conversation with 3 Mount View High School Seniors to hear from them about how 2020 was for them and looking forward into 2021.

2021: Looking Forward

In this brand new episode of the Student Pack Podcast, students from Mount View High School and River High School tell us some of their about growing up through the winters in Appalachia!

2020: Winter In Appalachia

In this episode of the Student Pack Podcast, we're sitting down with Mount View and River High School students to ask them about family values and what that means to them. This is not an episode you want to miss!

2019: Family Values

In this episode of the Student Pack Podcast we're talking social media. Is it bad? Is it good? How can we find a balance? Tune in and enjoy another great and meaningful conversation!

2019: Social Media

In this episode of the Student Pack Podcast, our teams discuss what motivates them and how those things have changed over the year!

2019: Motivation

In this episode of the Student Pack Podcast, our podcast teams talk about Creepy Pasta, a website that focuses on horror themed internet myths and legends!

2019: Creepy Pasta

In the season finale of the Student Pack Podcast, our podcast teams talk about what their experience has been like doing the show this year and what their hopes are for the future of the Student Pack!

2019: Podcast Experience

In this episode of the Student Pack Podcast, we sit down with students from Mount View High School and River View High School as they tell us about some of their spooky experiences with the super natural!

2019: Ghost Stories

In this episode we're talking Netflix. So what are you watching? We breakdown our favorite shows and also dive into the grand topic of the Marvel Universe. To find out more of the Student Pack go to jointhefamily.info.

2019: What We're Watching on Netflix

It is time for a new school year! In this episode the Student Pack digs in and gives the upcoming Freshmen some advice on how to deal with being high school official. To learn more about the Student Pack visit jointhefamily.info.

2019: Freshmen Advice

We go behind the scenes of our new film "Attendance" with Page Shelton who played the mother, also JJN Multimedia's Social Media Director, and Samuel Dudgeon who played the lead role of Jacob. Here some fun stories about the two-day film shoot and enjoy learning about the production as a whole. Check out the film on the McDowell County Student Pack's Facebook page.

2019: Attendance BTS

With graduation arriving, the Student Pack felt it is necessary to speak on the preparation for such a feat, and also the nervousness that arrives when realizing that the Seniors will no longer be attending their school every single day. 

To find out more about the Student Pack and their mission to establish their own voice, visit jointhefamily.info.

2019: Graduation

In this episode we discuss preparations and the excitement that is involved with high school prom. There are some interesting perspectives, as Mount View recently completed their prom and River View is preparing for theirs. Learn more about the Student Pack by visiting jointhefamily.info.

2019: Prom

On this episode we discuss food access with special guests Mackenzie Aime and Keisha Perkins. They are Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows and have spent the past few months in McDowell County working with the community. This one took us in several directions and you'll hear some amazing ideas from the Student Pack on the subject.

2019: Food Access

We dive into "Our Future as We See It" in this month's episode. Listen to the Student Pack's thoughts on where McDowell County, West Virginia is headed for the long-term. Don't forget to subscribe and check out our website at jointhefamily.info.

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