STARS — Students Taking a Right Stand
STARS exists to serve schools and communities by providing prevention, intervention and treatment services addressing bullying, substance abuse, violence, and social and emotional barriers to success.

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Success Stories

Maplewood Comprehensive High School’s Distinquished Service Award

April 19th

We are THRILLED to recognize Monika Pugh, our STARS Specialist at Maplewood Comprehensive High School, for being presented with the [...]

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Looking for a creative way to support STARS and our good friends at Miriam’s Promise?

May 16th

Looking for a way to help support STARS and the families whom we serve?  Here’s a great, cost-free way by [...]

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Upcoming Trainings

Addressing Bullying, Harassment, and Hazing Through Effective Policy and Practice

April 10th

Tennessee Department of Education Office of Safe and Supportive Schools in Partnership with STARS Nashville A civil and respectful learning environment is an essential foundation for teaching and learning.  Public Chapter 153 as enacted by the 2009 General Assembly mandates specific actions on the part of schools relative to bullying, harassment and intimidation.  This seminar will provide an overview of these and other related requirements with a particular focus upon insuring [...]

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College Trip for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing – A SUCCESS!!!!!

May 14th

On April 1st-April 4th, 2012, STARS took a group of eight high school students who are deaf and hard of hearing to Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. Gallaudet University is the largest college in America that offers services specifically for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Over 4,000 students attend this school from all over the world. This trip is incredibly important because it shows our students first-hand [...]

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Upcoming Events

June 25th, 2012

HART GOLF CLASSIC FOR STARS

20th Annual HART GOLF CLASSIC FOR STARS Monday, June 25, 2012 Golf Club of Tennessee [...]

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November 16th, 2012

4th Annual CHAIR-ISH THE NIGHT with VINCE GILL & FRIENDS!!!!

Please join us on Friday, November 16th as we boldly blend two fantastic fundraising events [...]

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