Students Lead the Way in Cyber Safety

During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, students from Paradise Valley Schools, grades 4 to 7, brought their digital know-how to Phoenix Elks Lodge 335 for a special community workshop on online safety.

The young tech leaders hosted a free cybersecurity session for community members, sharing valuable insights on today's most pressing digital safety topics. Participants learned how to:

• Create strong passwords
• Recognize phishing and smishing scams
• Understand the dangers of public Wi-Fi
• Spot grandparent scams targeting seniors
• Use Multi-Factor Authentication for protecting personal accounts

This hands-on event showcased the incredible talent and leadership of PVSchools students while empowering our community to stay safe in an increasingly digital world.

A big thank you to the student presenters and to Paradise Valley Schools for partnering with Phoenix Elks Lodge 335 to promote cybersecurity awareness and digital safety.

Originally published in the December 2025 Tracks newsletter of Phoenix Elks Lodge #335.