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D.A.R.E. Builds Relationships, Emphasizes Making Good Decisions

Feb 1, 2019

Students in the D.A.R.E. program at Herkimer Elementary School wave during the program’s graduation on Wednesday. Students were treated to a pizza party, cake and were given a free T-shirt and certificate…

Students Graduate From D.A.R.E. Program

Jan 2, 2019

Oswego Middle School students show off their D.A.R.E. certificates, upon completion of the 10-week program, where Oswego Police officer Thomas Grover gave them tools to help make the best decisions…

D.A.R.E. Program Evolves Greatly in the 25 Years it’s been Taught in Orchard Park

Dec 14, 2018

Orchard Park, N.Y. (WIVB) – A program that’s reached thousands of children across the country is now celebrating a milestone in Orchard Park. D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) has been taught in OP schools for 25 years now. When you walk into...

School Drug Prevention Program Puts New Focus on Opioids

Oct 30, 2018

Shelter Island’s school district has become the first in the state to roll out a new D.A.R.E. program. Other districts are expected to follow…

Sidney Fifth-Graders Graduate from D.A.R.E.

Feb 9, 2018

For nearly 30 years, the Sidney Central School District has participated in the D.A.R.E. Program. This past Tuesday, the school maintained that tradition and held its annual graduation ceremony for the fifth-grade class.

D.A.R.E. Program Returns to Saranac Lake

Jan 30, 2018

SARANAC LAKE – After an eight-year hiatus, Saranac Lake School District has brought back the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. The D.A.R.E. program has been revised using a new “keepin’ it REAL” curriculum. Students are assigned to write an essay expressing their thoughts and ideas about what they learned during the D.A.R.E. program.

Police Department Announces D.A.R.E. Graduations

Jan 11, 2018

The Orchard Park Police Department along with the Orchard Park School District recently announced the D.A.R.E. graduation dates for fifth-grade classes from Ellicott Elementary School and St. John Vianney School. The students being recognized have completed a 15-week curriculum.

Teaching Kids to Make Safe, Responsible Decisions

Dec 17, 2017

Students in a fifth-grade class at Herkimer Elementary School were given a scenario Thursday where a girl who smokes was going to a party. Some of the students offered solutions about what they would do. One said to not go. Another said to go, but if the friend started smoking to say you had to go home. Another said to just walk away.

‘Awesome Role-Model’ OPD Officer Honored At Kingsford’s Citizenship Awards

Dec 2, 2017

Students at Kingsford Park Elementary School honored Oswego Police Officer Thomas Grover at the school’s recent Citizenship Awards. Grover, who teaches the D.A.R.E. curriculum in the Oswego City School District, was recognized by students and teachers as an “awesome role-model” always ready with a “warm friendly smile.”

Balling Heads D.A.R.E Program in City of Tonawanda

May 25, 2015

Pictured are City of Tonawanda Police Chief William Strassburg, Exalted Ruler for the Elk’s Lodge James Sutton, and Officer Jason Balling. TONAWANDA – In support of the recently re-launched D.A.R.E. Program at City of Tonawanda schools, the Elk’s Lodge #860 has...