SPOKANE, Wash. — A student-led mental health group at Shadle Park High School earned regional recognition this school year, closing out the year as HOPE Squad of the Year for Eastern Washington.
The group, made up of roughly 85 student-nominated teens, was selected from nine high school programs across the region. HOPE Squad members spend the school year promoting mental health awareness and working to prevent suicide by connecting struggling classmates with resources and support.
For the students involved, the honor carries real weight…