Brilliant School

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Marion County Schools were honored to welcome Mark and Kym Hilinski, founders of Hilinski’s Hope Foundation, to our schools this month.

Mark and Kym visited each of our high schools, sharing an important message with our students about mental health, connection, and the importance of looking out for one another. Their willingness to share their story and turn their experience into a mission of hope is making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Their message reminds us that every student matters, every voice deserves to be heard, and asking for help is a sign of strength—not weakness.

We are incredibly grateful to Mark and Kym for spending time with our students and helping us continue the conversation about mental health and suicide prevention throughout Marion County Schools.

You are seen. You are valued. You are not alone.

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