The 2025-26 D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduation continued as the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) celebrated the 5th Grade D.A.R.E. graduation at Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School (J-HES) on Friday, March 27th, while students across Jackson Parish completed the program. 

Students were recognized for successfully completing the D.A.R.E. program, in which they learned important life skills to help them make safe and responsible decisions. 

This year’s theme, “Let’s Be The Change – One Community Stronger Together,” reminds students that the choices they make can positively impact their school and community. 

The J-HES D.A.R.E. class was taught by School Resource Officer (SRO) Cole Stevenson with support from the JPSO D.A.R.E. as they continue working throughout the parish to invest in students and their futures. 

Students recognized for their acheivements include:

Workbook Winners
Aliza Robinson Henderson
Hope Drayton

Essay Contest Winners
Morgan Osborne
Zamier Jacobs

Morgan Osborne’s essay was selected as the overall winner for J-HES and will now be submitted at the district level for the opportunity to advance in the state competition. 

Thank you to the J-HES administration, teachers, staff, and families for their continued support of the D.A.R.E. program.

One Parish. One Team. One Mission.  

Keep up-to-date at:
Jackson Parish Sheriff, LA App
http://www.jacksonparishsheriff.com

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