It's Time for the TUPE Mini-Grant!
Support Tobacco Prevention in Montana Schools!
The 2026– ‘27 OPI School Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Mini-grant Opportunity is here. Apply Now!
School TUPE Mini-grants focus on utilizing Restorative Discipline Practices and cessation practices for nicotine use offenses in schools and districts. More information and the application link can be found on the OPI Tobacco Use Prevention Grant webpage.
Timeline for this Opportunity
Applications period Opens at 5AM Monday March 23rd, 2026
Application period Closes at midnight April 24th, 2026
Jeremy Bullock Safe Schools Conference Announces Call for Proposals
The Jeremy Bullock Memorial Trust will be hosting the 7th Jeremy Bullock Safe Schools Summit, August 4- 5th in Butte, MT. With a theme of Cultivating Hope, Safety, and Connection In Our Schools, this Summit is intended for K-12 educators and school staff, school administration, SROs and school-based law enforcement, school safety teams, mental health professionals, school nurses, community leaders, youth and affiliated professionals. The two-day Summit will be a mix of keynote speakers, panel discussions and workshops along with an exhibitor fair.
The 2026 Jeremy Bullock Safe Schools Summit Call for Presenters & Exhibitors Professionals in the field and other experts have the opportunity to serve as workshop presenters at the Annual Jeremy Bullock Safe Schools Summit in Butte, MT August 4-5, 2026. The 90 minute breakout sessions are a great way to share specialized knowledge, best practices, discover new methods, and improve the health and safety of Montana's schools.
Proposals can be submitted at jeremybullocksafeschools.com/presentation-proposal before April 15, 2026 for consideration.
The Jed Foundation Intermountain West Learning Series [jedfoundation.org]
Promoting Student Mental Health Across Policy, Practice, and Emerging Challenges
School districts and education leaders across the Intermountain West are invited to participate in The Jed Foundation (JED)’s four-part learning series focused on the evolving landscape of school mental health. The series provides district leaders with nonpartisan, evidence-informed, and actionable strategies to enhance student mental health, well-being, and suicide prevention amid shifting policies, fiscal pressures, and technological change. Grounded in JED’s Comprehensive Approach, this webinar series supports leaders in clarifying priorities and strengthening system-level alignment across district, school, and community efforts. Each session includes practical tools, real-world examples, and discussion designed to support leaders navigating complexity in today’s district environments.
Who should attend: District, school, and community leaders from Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming
Register Today! [jedfoundation-org.zoom.us]
Session 3: Suicide Prevention in Rural Districts on April 15, 2026, at 12 p.m. MT:
Session 4: Student Mental Health and Emerging Technologies: Current Landscape Analysis on May 13, 2026, at 12 p.m. MT:
Question? Contact JED's Program Manager, School Programs & Consulting, Laura Hoffman at laura.hoffman@jedfoundation.org
All interested school staff are invited to join our next advisory meeting focused on advancing school safety and student mental health. The Montana Student Well-being Advisory Committee (MSWAC) and the Montana School Safety Advisory Committee (MSSAC) have merged their efforts into a one comprehensive bi-monthly meeting. Our next joint meeting will be held on:
If you are interested in attending or would like to learn more, please contact Sarah Music at sarah.music@mt.gov.
OPI Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE)
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OPI TUPE wants to visit your school in 2026! (January - June). Please contact us at: Vaping Prevention Presentation Inquiry '25-26 to schedule the tobacco use prevention educator to visit your school between January and June 2026. The inquiry form collects details like your name, position, school name, city, county, TUPE preferred dates, student's grades for which you'd like TUPE, and number of expected students.
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Presentations are free. We have three age appropriate presentations for students: 4th - 6th, MS, and HS. They are approximately 50 minutes in length but we can tailor to your bell schedule. We look forward to visiting you!
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We provide adult presentations too and can offer one PDU per hour.
Nicotine Use Prevention Resources for You
TUPE for NEXT Year: The 2026 - 27 School Year
- This inquiry is for the next school year (September 2026- June 2027). Inquire here for the 2026-2027 school year to have an OPI TUP Educator visit your school during the 26-27 school year. Please allow time for OPI's response since this inquiry is for the NEXT SCHOOL YEAR.
The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.
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