Ryan's Story: Upcoming LTS Assembly for Grades 6-8

October 17, 2023

On Monday, October 23rd, John Halligan will be visiting Lyndon Town School to speak with students in Grades 6-8 about his son, Ryan and share how one story can bring about a positive change in the world. 


Ryan's Story inspires students to make positive changes in their lives towards reducing bullying, cyber-bullying, and preventing teen suicides. Students are reached deeply and profoundly and are encouraged to examine their lives and how they treat others. Bystanders are inspired to stand by no longer and use their voices to stop others from getting bullied at school or online. All will leave this presentation feeling loved, hopeful, and changed.


This sensitive and age-appropriate program is tailored for students from grades 5-12 and lasts for a captivating 60 minutes. The story takes 45 minutes to narrate, following which the students will be engaged with powerful lessons learned from the story. These lessons include how forgiveness is healing and that self-advocacy paired with advocacy for others can prevent suicide. Students will leave the program inspired to become up-standers and to apologize when owed. Finally, they will know for certain that they are loved beyond belief. 


Assembly Details:

DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 1:15 PM

AUDIENCE: LTS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (GRADES 6-8)

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