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Register for the Sunset Challenge III

Posted onMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023Leave a comment

The Challenge is back! Registration for the Sunset Challenge III is now open. The race will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Maple Point Middle School. Race time is 7pm; runners should arrive at 6pm.

Registration can be …

Racers head to the finish line at the Sunset Challenge May 10, 2019

Sunset Challenge 2022

Posted onApril 1, 2022April 1, 2022Leave a comment

The Sunset Challenge is back! This 2K / 5K race will be held on Friday, May 13, 2022, with start times of 6:40 pm for the 2K and 7 pm for the 5K race. All registrations received by April 22 …

COVID-19 resources

Posted onApril 22, 2020Leave a comment

While schools, businesses and government agencies are shut down or working remotely during the Covid-19 outbreak, the need for support services is greater than ever. For everything from food distribution to mental health services, community groups and social service agencies …

POSTPONED: Sunset Challenge 2020

Posted onJanuary 14, 2020April 22, 2020Leave a comment

POSTPONED: The Sunset Challenge has been postponed. Please visit this website in May for information in a possible new date.

The second annual Sunset Challenge 5k / 2k ~~will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020~~ at Maple Point Middle …

Smoking declines, but vaping is on the rise

Posted onSeptember 20, 2019September 20, 2019Leave a comment

Over the past several years, the incidence of teen smoking has declined (and leveled off after years of decline in other age groups). But ask any middle or high school Principal and they will likely tell you about a dramatic …

Sunset Challenge 2019

Posted onMay 20, 2019May 20, 2019Leave a comment

Over 400 competitors entered the first-ever Sunset Challenge held at Maple Point Middle School in Langhorne on Friday, May 10. The crowd moved inside as rain moved through the area just prior to race time, but by start time the …

Video: Dealing with the Middle School years

Posted onNovember 16, 2018Leave a comment

The middle school years are a time of opportunity – and danger as social pressure and anxiety rises. This video offers compelling stories and ideas to help navigate your children through this challenging time:

In this video you will hear …

Vaping and tobacco: Gateways to addiction?

Posted onNovember 16, 2018November 16, 2018Leave a comment

Vaping is seen by many as a safe alternative to smoking. This is not the whole truth, despite the marketing. Vapes contain nicotine, which is still an addictive substance, as well as traces of other substances which have dangers of …

Illustration of parent and child talking on a park bench

How to talk to young children about substance abuse

Posted onSeptember 5, 2018September 12, 2018Leave a comment

Important message for Neshaminy elementary school families

Please watch the video for a message for Neshaminy families about preventing substance abuse:

Parents and guardians have tremendous influence on their children’s behavior. Children are less likely to use drugs and make …

Neshaminy educators hear powerful stories of addiction and recovery

Posted onJuly 16, 2018Leave a comment

During a half-day seminar held during a professional development week on June 20, all Neshaminy teachers were introduced to the #StandUpNeshaminy opioid abuse prevention effort. The program featured hard-hitting statistics, methods to identify and help drug abuse victims, and information …