Vaping is a growing problem in high schools, and HCPS is addressing it with a new workshop

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At least one in 10 Henrico County young people have reported using an e-cigarette or vaping device, according to nonprofit advocacy group Henrico Too Smart 2 Start — and the popularity of vaping is increasing. Register for Henrico County Public Schools’ Feb. 27 Vaping Prevention Workshop and get the facts about vaping from experts.

Find out what you can do to educate young people about the realities and health risks of vaping. Get resources and learn tips on how to talk about tobacco use. The workshop will feature representatives of the American Heart Association, the Virginia Department of Health Tobacco Control Program and Henrico Too Smart 2 Start.

It will be held on February 27th from 6:30 – 8:00 PM at the Varina Area Library at 1875 New Market Road.

The workshop is part of Henrico County Public Schools’ Family Learning Series. The series is presented by Henrico Schools’ Department of Family and Community Engagement. Workshops are held at public libraries and school facilities across Henrico County. To register for the vaping workshop, email ansimms@henrico.k12.va.us or call 804-652-3787. Teachers who attend will earn recertification points.

For details on the sessions, go to henricoschools.us and look under “Hot Topics” or go to https://henricoschools.us/family-learning-series-winter-spring-2020/.

The schedule is as follows:

• “Vaping Prevention Parent and Guardian Workshop” (Feb. 27 from 6:30-8 p.m.)

Varina Area Library, 1875 New Market Road, Henrico, Va. 23231

• “IEP 1, 2, 3!” (March 11 from 6:30-8 p.m.; sessions in English and Spanish)

Center for Global Citizenship at J.R. Tucker High School, 2910 Parham Road, Henrico, Va. 23294

• “LGBTQ+: Everyone Needs an Ally” (March 18 from 6:30-8 p.m.)

J.R. Tucker High School library, 2910 Parham Road, Henrico, Va. 23294

• “Raising Children: Parents, Where is Your Village?” (March 25 from 6:30-8 p.m.)

Fairfield Area Library, 1401 N. Laburnum Ave., Henrico, Va. 23223

• “Quality Time: How to Fit It In” (April 8 from 12:30-1 p.m.)

Online class (for information and a link to the workshop, email ansimms@henrico.k12.va.us)

• “Homework Help! Supporting Student Success” (April 22 from 6:30-8 p.m.)

Libbie Mill Library, 2100 Libbie Lake East St., Henrico, Va. 23230

To register, email ansimms@henrico.k12.va.us or call 804-652-3787.