The office of Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan has donated $500 to Arlington High School to promote substance-free events after prom and graduation.

Arlington High School is one of 13 high schools that applied to receive $500 from the Middlesex District Attorney's Office for safe postprom and graduation events.

Ryan has hosted events across the county to encourage teenagers to make "safe choices" when attending parties and other activities with their friends.

She has also spoken to parents on the topic of "social host responsibility," warning parents and caregivers about the dangers of serving underage drinkers.

This news announcement was published on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.