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.

$150.00 registration fee per team. Spaces are limited. 

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Photos from the 2024 Leadership Conference. 

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Tulare County Office of Education Doe Complex

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.

Speaking and Listening 1, 2, 3

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Photos from the 2024 Red Ribbon Week celebration.

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.

$150.00 registration fee per team. Spaces are limited. 

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Photos from the 2024 Anti-Bullying Symposium.

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.

$150.00 registration fee per team. Spaces are limited. 

CSS SEP Standards: 1, 3, 6, 8

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