Mike Tollett wanted to be sure that the community is aware of the accomplishment of these students in our 5th grade classes.  Thanks, Mike for sharing and thanks to the Walpole Police Department for doing this. – Lil

The Walpole Schools 5^th grade classes and the Walpole Police Department would like to announce the 5^th grade D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony which will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2013.  The 5^th grade students of Mrs. Ronning and Mr. Cassarino have worked hard to learn different strategies to live drug-free lives.

The students have completed a 10 week program which included completing a workbook, an essay, and extensive role-playing with officers, on practical ways to resist pressure to experiment with drugs and alcohol. The D.A.R.E. (Drug Awareness Resistance Education) lessons focus on four major areas: providing accurate information about alcohol and drugs, teaching student’s decision making skills, showing them how to resist peer pressure and giving them ideas for alternatives to drug use and violence.

The graduation ceremony is a wonderful time to recognize them for their efforts.