Mental Health and Well-Being
What This Commitment Means
We’re committed to supporting well-being in all its forms so students and staff can thrive academically, physically, socially and emotionally. This means building strong, healthy relationships, creating safe and supportive environments and promoting mental well-being across our schools and workplaces.
Highlights from 2024-2025
- Expanded professional development in trauma-informed practice, leading mentally healthy schools and emotional validation.
- Strengthened collaboration with families and community partners to improve access to support.
- Increased student awareness of school mental-health supports.
- Maintained strong levels of psychological safety for staff despite ongoing resource pressures.
- Abbey Park High School students shine a light on mental health with powerful art installation
- Student Voices, Healthy Choices: Students Leading the Way in Mental Health and Well-Being
By The Numbers
Student Mental Health (2024-2025)
- Elementary: 80% rate mental health as Excellent/Very Good/Good (up from 69.5%).
- Secondary: 67% (up from 54%).
Support Awareness & Uptake
- Percentage of students who are aware of their school’s mental health and well-being supports: 83% elementary and 80% secondary.
- Students who sought help when recommended:
- 50% elementary
- 56% secondary
Staff Well-Being
- 58% rate overall well-being as Excellent/Very Good.
- 56% feel supported and that well-being is prioritized.
- 76% feel psychologically safe at work – stable and strong.
What’s Next
- Strengthen day-to-day emotional well-being supports.
- Increase engagement strategies so more students access help when recommended.
- Improve staff wellness support within resource limits.
- Expand trauma-informed and prevention-focused training for educators and leaders.
2024-2025 Director’s Annual Report Sections
Six Commitments to Student Success
