The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office recognized seventh-grade students from St. Mary’s Catholic School of Natchitoches for successfully completing the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program.
The milestone marks the conclusion of the students’ participation in the program, which focuses on teaching decision-making skills, personal responsibility and strategies to avoid drugs and other risky behaviors.
Officials said the students demonstrated dedication and commitment throughout the course, gaining knowledge and life skills intended to help guide them in their academic and personal lives.
The sheriff’s office commended the graduates for their achievement and encouraged them to continue making positive choices moving forward.
