Events

Leadership Conference

September 21, 2023
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Visalia Adventure Park, 5600 W Cypress Ave, Visalia (Grades 6-12)

Open to leadership students in middle school, this conference is designed to empower leaders. Along with lessons on leadership, students also learn about the dangers of vaping, tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs, and how to create engaging events at school to help build inclusive, caring campus cultures. to develop safe, inclusive, and supportive schools.

Contact:

Brittaney Quinonez at brittaney.quinonez@tcoe.org or (559) 651-0155

CSS CCR Anchor Standards:
Writing 1;
Speaking and Listening 4;
Project,
Problem Solving,

Presentation

leadership flyer with sign up information youth at a prevention booth at Adventure Park Youth particitpating in Casey's pledge at FNL booth

Red Ribbon Week

October 26, 2023
(All Grades)

4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Valley Strong Ballpark

Through a partnership between the Tulare County Office of Education, the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency and a myriad of other county and city resources, the Red Ribbon Celebration event allows students and families to participate in safe, educational, and fun activities without the use of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. In addition, the event will be a showcase of positive choices and opportunities for the youth of the Valley.

Contact:

Alice Flores at alicef@tcoe.org or (559) 651-0155

CSS CCR Anchor Standards:

Speaking and Listening 1, 2, 3

 

flyer for red ribbon week information  youth taking a photo with TCSO at Red Ribbon week event at Rawhide stadium  youth at a prevention booth at Red Ribbon Week at Rawhide stadium

              

Anti-Bullying Symposium

November 2, 2023
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Galaxy Theatres Tulare, 1575 Retherford St., Tulare (Grades 6-12)

Open to students in middle and high school, this symposium is designed to empower attendees to develop safe, inclusive, and supportive schools. The conference features a keynote speaker and breakout sessions on topics of diversity, building resiliency, creating cultures of kindness, teamwork, making healthy choices, leadership, and self-advocacy.

Contact:

Brittaney Quinonez at brittaney.quinonez@tcoe.org or (559) 651-0155

CSS CCR Anchor Standards:
Writing 1;
Speaking and Listening 4;
Project,
Problem Solving,

Presentation

flyer for antibullying symposium registration information   Project aware youth talking to youth at antibullying symposium   Fabian Ramirez speaking with a youth during the keynote

Anti-Tobacco & Marijuana Challenge Bowl 

February 27, 2024
(Grade 6 and 7)

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Galaxy Theatres, 1575 Retherford St., Tulare

Students participate in a game show-style competition, answering questions on topics including the tobacco industry and the health effects of smoking. The event gives students valuable information about the dangers of tobacco and marijuana – before they enter middle school and are presented with the temptation to smoke.

Contact:
Brittaney Quinonez at  brittaney.quinonez@tcoe.org or (559) 651-0155

CSS CCR Anchor Standards:
Speaking and Listening 1;
Reading 1, 4;

CSS SEP Standards: 1, 3, 6, 8

Flyer for Anti-Tobacco and Marijuana Challenge Bowl with registration information

CHOICES 34th Annual Friday Night Live Lip Sync Battle

April 12, 2023
(Grades 6-8)

6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Visalia Fox Theatre, 308 W Main St., Visalia

Student groups can choose to compete in one of the following categories: Lip Sync, Dance, and Novelty.

Contact:
Brittaney Quinonez at brittaney.quinonez@tcoe.org or (559) 651-0155

Lip Sync flyer with registration information

CHOICES Programs · 7000 Doe Avenue · Building 300 · Visalia, CA 93291 · (559) 651-0155