SAFE Educational Activities

“The Mind Matters” The Miss Kansas Organization and the Kansas Department of Transportation have partnered to keep Kansas roads safe.  Miss Kansas 2018, Hannah Klaassen will be traveling the state presenting to SAFE schools on traffic safety issues.  Presentations will last approximately 45-60 minutes.   If you would like Miss Kansas to come to your school, please register here. Number of presentations are limited and will be set up on a first come basis and is subject to Miss Kansas' schedule.

Student to Student Thumb rings (anti-texting and driving) Give candy kisses for signing pledge card Hand out Smarties and Dum-Dums or Lifesavers candy Traffic safety note posted on lockers "Belt-On Day" (make and wear duct tape seatbelts)

Student to Student Body Booster to Belts Program Guest Speaker (paramedic, law enforcement, crash victim) ThinkFirst of Greater Kansas City ThinkFirst of Topeka ThinkFirst of Wichita Texting & driving obstacle course with golf carts ThinkFast Interactive Joe White- "My Story" Jared Estes The Gideon Family Daily verbal reminders given by students & teachers Seatbelt statistics school wide announcements Graduated Driver license Video Show traffic safety videos/PSA (breakfast, lunch, home room, seminar) Drive remote control cars with "drunk goggles" Seatbelt "fire drill" Article or ad in the school newsletter, yearbook, newspaper, website Safety Break! School Bus Safety School Bus Stop Arm Law

School to Community Mock Trial Script Messages on the marquee sign at your school Flyers or sticky notes on windshields during school or at athletic/school event Traffic Safety announcement at athletic/school event Seatbelt check at athletic/school events with friendly reminders to buckle up Booth/table at athletic/school event Ad/quote/flyer in sports program Article or ad in city/county newspaper Press Release-personalize and submit to your local newspaper Distracted Driving Calendar - Social Media Messages New School Press Release Returning School Press Release

Student to Student Body & School to Community SAFE event (school wide or community) Highway Patrol Convincer/Rollover simulator Vince and Larry costumes Traffic safety poster in school & around town RIDE Program