The Lassen County Office of Education is the Technical Assistance Provider for the Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPE), which is funded through the California Department of Education. The program's goal is to provide education, resources, and support for all Districts and Schools in Lassen County.

 

The Lassen County Office of Education also serves as the TUPE Tier 1 Cohort grant for all districts in the county to conduct the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) each fall.  After the results are received, the County Coordinator works with districts to establish a strategy to address one or more of the areas of need identified in the CHKS.  Part of the Cohort grants compliance with Tobacco Free Schools policies, the California Education Code, and Public Health Codes.  Assistance is provided to all Districts to ensure the education of students, staff, families, and the community about these policies.

 

"KICK IT, BE TOBACCO FREE!"

The Kick It! The campaign is designed to educate students, staff, families, and the community about the importance of Kicking Tobacco Out Of Our Lives and Community.

Through the Kick It! California website students, staff, families, and community members can receive support to quit smoking and vaping!  

 

Red Ribbon Week, established in 1985, honors the memory of Drug Enforcement Agent Entrique "Kiki" Camarena, who was tragically murdered while fighting against illegal drugs in Mexico. His inspiring words to his mother ' "I'm only one person, but I weant to make a difference" - continue to resonate years later and leads the millions of people to wear red badges to promote a drug-free lifestyle. 

 

This year, the Lassen County Office of Education is enancing awareness through a series of engaging dress-up days:

- October 23: Crazy Socks

- October 24: Outrageous Hair Day

- October 25: Wear Red Out (Dress in red to show your commitment to being tobacco and drug-free)

- October 28:  Back to the 60s and 70s

- October 30: Team up with Others (Wear your favotire team gear)

- October 31: Drug Free, I Can Be Anything (Dress up as anything as long as you are drug free)

 

This year we encourage everyone to "KICK IT" and commit to being tobacco-free. If you or someone you know is struggling to quit, text "quit smoking" or "quit vaping" to 66819 for support.