Melody's Southwest Consortium

08/15/2025

The FD-258 is the standard Applicant Fingerprint Form used to submit fingerprints to the FBI for uses such as criminal history checks. This card can be required for pre-employment background checks, immigration, concealed carry permits, and professional licensures, in addition to serving as a common method for obtaining a national criminal background check in compliance with state and federal regulations.

PrintScan locations provides robust fingerprint card collection services. However, please note that on-site card printing capabilities vary by location.

Find a location near you today: https://printscan.com/

08/15/2025

⚡A fingerprinting appointment is often completed in 10 minutes or less.

Booking a fingerprint appointment is just as quick and easy online here: https://hubs.li/Q039PY7D0

Uncertain about which appointment type to choose? We suggest reaching out to the person or organization that requested your fingerprints to make sure you book the right one. If you have any more questions about scheduling your fingerprinting appointment, please reach out to us through our website.

08/15/2025

Need fingerprints!! Use the link below and code appropriately for testing…

https://printscan.com/Services/Level-2-Background-Check PrintScan - Level 2 Background Check

PrintScan offers level 2 background checks.

08/15/2025

Yes, schools can drug test students, particularly those involved in extracurricular activities or sports.

The legality and extent of these tests vary by state and school district, but they are often implemented to deter drug use and maintain a safe environment.

Understanding your rights and the policies in place can help you navigate this issue if it arises.

💊 Read our blog
https://www.countrywidetesting.com/blogs/news/can-schools-drug-test-students

08/15/2025

Should drug testing become a standard practice in high schools? 🧐

As schools aim to promote safety, accountability, and a drug-free environment, the conversation around student drug testing grows. But with these efforts come questions about privacy, trust, and the long-term effects on students.

What are the benefits? Could it create a safer school environment? What about the potential downsides, like impacting trust between students and faculty?

It’s a complex issue with valid arguments on both sides. Understanding the facts is the first step to making an informed decision.

Dive deeper into the pros, cons, and implications of high school drug testing here: https://www.health-street.net/blog-drug-testing/should-high-school-students-be-drug-tested/

08/15/2025

Elementary school kids are eager to learn—make every moment count.
✅ Explain good vs. bad drugs
✅ Praise good decisions
✅ Use real-life examples
✅ Repeat your message


Start the conversation todayhttps://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/ElementarySchool.pdf

08/15/2025

🎒🍎 Back to School Alert 🍬🌿
Colorful Branding Makes Cannabis Edibles 'Appealing' to Teens, Study Finds

An article by Get Smart About Drugs about bright colors, fruity flavors, and labels like "vegan" or "locally made" might seem harmless, but on cannabis edibles, they can make these products look like everyday snacks to teens.

A Washington State University–led study reveals just how easily packaging can blur the line between candy and cannabis, putting youth at risk of accidental exposure.

📖 Read the full article here:

https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/news-statistics/2025/06/26/colorful-branding-makes-cannabis-edibles-appealing-teens-study-finds?Utm_campaign=20250627&Utm_content=