Dear Parent(s)/Caregiver(s),
This spring, our students will be participating in a statewide survey focused on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, known as the Indiana Youth Survey. This survey is intended for students in grades 6-12 and is scheduled to be administered at your child’s school between February 23rd – 27th, 2026. If you would like to know the specific date scheduled for your child’s school, please reach out to the school’s main office.
The Indiana Youth Survey is conducted by Prevention Insights, the School of Public Health, Indiana University-Bloomington. The information regarding the survey (i.e., sample questionnaires, reports, etc.) can be viewed at www.INYS.indiana.edu. The primary objective of this survey is to gather accurate information about alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among the youth in our community. The data collected will allow us to make comparisons at both the state and national levels. The results of the survey are invaluable for shaping our curricula and programs to address alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use prevention effectively.
Completing the survey typically takes around 30 minutes, and participation is entirely voluntary, confidential, and anonymous. The responses are collected online, and no one will have access to individual student responses. Student answers will be summarized in a report that does not include any names. Importantly, no direct personal identifiers or IP addresses will be recorded as part of the survey.
Once more, I want to emphasize that participation in this survey is entirely voluntary and confidential. We hope you will allow your child to take part. Please check the appropriate box, sign, and return this form to the school by February 18th, 2026. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 765-342-6641 or [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.