ASB, Leadership, and Safety Officers Team Up for Life-Saving Student Initiative Ahead of Prom Night
Adna School District | March 20, 2026
ADNA, WA — Adna High School students are taking a proactive stand on road safety this spring, launching a Prom Safety Week in partnership with Teens in the Driver's Seat (TDS) and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The initiative, spearheaded by the school's ASB and Leadership class in collaboration with Safety Security Officer Prouty, is designed to keep students safe as prom season approaches.
Vehicle crashes remain one of the leading causes of death for young people ages 11 to 25. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control show that the fatal crash rate for teenage drivers is approximately three times higher than for drivers over age 20 — a sobering reality that motivates programs like Teens in the Driver's Seat, a nationally recognized peer-to-peer safety program for America's youth.
"ASB and Leadership worked with Safety Security Officer Prouty to speak with Washington State Patrol and Teens in the Driver's Seat about hosting a Prom Safety Week."
— Jessica Nommensen, Adna School District
Through their partnership with TDS, Adna students gain access to five Risk Units covering the most common — and deadly — causes of teen driving crashes: distractions, nighttime and drowsy driving, speeding and street racing, low safety belt use, and impaired driving. Completing a Risk Unit also earns the school up to $1,200 per year, providing a financial incentive alongside the life-saving mission.
This year, having joined the program later in the season, the school's focus is on completing one Risk Unit. Leadership plans to assess which additional units to pursue in future years as the program grows.
A highlight of Prom Safety Week will be a special assembly on May 1st — the day before prom — featuring a speaker from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The assembly aims to make a lasting impression on students before one of the most celebrated — and statistically risky — nights of the school year.
The program reflects Adna's commitment to student well-being beyond the classroom. By empowering students themselves to lead the safety conversation, the district hopes to create a culture of responsibility that extends well past prom night.
For more information about Teens in the Driver's Seat, visit www.t-driver.com