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The S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School community strives to educate the whole child intellectually, emotionally, culturally, socially, and physically by offering rich and engaging instruction in a safe, respectful, and caring environment. Our students and staff strive to be independent thinkers and life-long learners. We believe that collaboration among school, home, and community is essential in ensuring students meet our high academic and behavioral standards and achieve their fullest potential.


Monday, April 1, 2013


“Bullying, Cyberbullying,
and Youth Depression”

A Presentation for Adults
By
John Halligan

Wednesday, April 24, 2013
7:00 – 8:30pm
Butler Middle School Auditorium



Johh Halligan’s son, Ryan, died by suicide on October 7, 2003 

after being bullied by classmates at school and online. He was 13 

years old.

Halligan’s presentation will cover the lessons learned too late for 

his family regarding how to deal with bullying, cyberbullying, and 

teen depression.

Parents will be empowered with strategies to take preventive 

actions with their own children.

“Primetime with Diane Sawyer devoted an entire episode to cyberbullying 

and Ryan’s story called “Cruel Intentions.” Along with his wife Kelly, he also 

appeared in the PBS Frontline special called “Growing up On-Line” and on 

the Oprah Winfrey Show. We are grateful that Mr. Halligan is coming to 

Lowell to share his story with us.


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