Escape the Vape
Vaping may seem harmless, but it’s not.
Most vape products contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can affect a young person’s developing brain and impact attention, learning, and behavior.
An Issue We Can’t Ignore
We are asking our entire community—parents, families, staff, and community members—to partner with us by staying informed, starting conversations, and helping us look out for our children.
What to Know
Understanding what’s really going on helps students and families see past the myths, recognize how vaping spreads, and make informed choices based on facts—not pressure or perception.
Why It Matters
Vaping has become more common among teens, often starting as curiosity or peer pressure. While many students don’t view vaping as dangerous, nicotine can affect the developing brain and make it harder to stop than expected.
Can you spot the vape?
Students Are Hiding Vaping Devices In Plain Sight
Several products are now on the market that make it easy for kids to disguise and hide e-cigarettes as everyday objects such as pens, smartwatches and more.
Parents and teachers to the test to see if they can find the hidden vaping devices.
Teen Was in the Fight for her Life
Student Was Vaping a Cartridge a Day
Simah Herman, 18, became an anti-vaping advocate after surviving a severe lung illness that caused her to be placed in a medically induced coma – one of several recent incidents linked to vaping.
Choose Your Path
Learn what vaping does to your body, why it can be hard to quit, and where go if you want help or just have questions.
Learn the facts about vaping, how it affects teens, and how to talk with your child in a supportive, informed way.
East Central ISD has launched Escape the Vape, a districtwide initiative focused on protecting students and raising awareness about the risks of vaping.
Explore the resources above to learn more and find support.