The Middletown High School North Heroes and Cool Kids, led by Mrs. Concetta Davi recently visitied Bayshore Middle School as part of their community program. The goal of this program is for the Middletown High School North students to mentor other students.

The mission statement of the program is “to assist in building courage, character and perseverance in teens and pre-teens. We ignite strength and wisdom in them so that they become leaders and teachers, or whatever they dream to be. We are a New Jersey and New York evidence based program.”

The group will visit schools throughout the year during the months of November to May, while mentoring middle school students on important life skills. These skills include sportsmanship, conflict resolution and positive lifestyle choices highlighting drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention. According to the Heroes & Cool Kids website:

“In 1998, Heroes & Cool Kids started in just three school districts – Glen Rock, Perth Amboy and Monmouth New Jersey. To date, twenty eight hundred high school “heroes” are reaching over 22,000 elementary school youngsters. At least 10 new schools will join us in the fall.
Former professional athletes and potential teen leaders attend conferences at Bergen Community College and/or Vonage on how to become mentors in their schools. ”

This group has made a tremendous impact on the Middletown Community and Principal Cullen stated:

“Middletown High School North’s Heroes & Cool Kids are amazing role models who demonstrate strong personal character and uphold our collective standard of excellence! Grateful for their leadership and positive influence throughout the community!”