Introducing the StopIt App for 6th-8th Grade Students

Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District has launched the StopIt platform for students at Partnership Middle School and Armstrong Junior High School. The app allows students to anonymously report issues like bullying, harassment, fighting, safety concerns, mental health issues or any other concerns students have that could impact the learning environment. Reports are delivered to building-level administrators who can address concerns immediately.
The district is piloting the program for middle school and junior high students in an effort to stop potential concerns before they escalate, as well as provide students and families with available resources.
The app also includes a real-time chat feature that puts students in contact with professionals who can help address problems. Any reports of violence or self-harm are immediately reported to school officials via a phone call from StopIt.