Schools go green for mental health awareness

Second Grade students from Winsor Hill marking the importance of mental health awareness together.

Submitted photo from Casey Miserandino

Johnston High School students took time from their day to learn more about Mental Health Awareness Month.

Submitted photo from Casey Miserandino

Second grade students from Thornton show their school spirit.

Submitted photo from Casey Miserandino

First Grade students from Brown Avenue pausing for a photo on the playground.

Submitted photo from Casey Miserandino

The Kindergarten team from the Early Childhood Center support student wellness.

Submitted photo from Casey Miserandino

Posted Thursday, May 15, 2025 12:00 am

Johnston Public Schools participated in a district wide “Green Out” in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. On May 2, each public school in the district came together to show support by wearing green.

Johnston Public Schools are committed to supporting students through a comprehensive approach that includes school wellness programs and social emotional learning initiatives, according to Casey Miserandino, school counselor at Thornton.

The school department also works to ensure access to dedicated support staff such as school counselors, school social workers, and school psychologists.

“A top priority for the district is to promote the health and well-being of both students and families through ongoing efforts in wellness and mental health support,” she wrote in an email to the SunRise.