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Monticello, Missouri

D.A.R.E.

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D.A.R.E. Program

The Lewis County Sheriff's Office is proud to provide the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program to students in both the Lewis County C-1 and Canton R-V School Districts. Through classroom instruction, positive interaction with law enforcement, and practical decision-making skills, D.A.R.E. helps prepare students to make safe, responsible choices as they grow.

Chief Deputy Jerrod Eisenberg is a certified D.A.R.E. instructor who completed the program's intensive two-week instructor training. He has provided D.A.R.E. instruction to sixth-grade students at Highland Elementary since 2009. Since the Lewis County Sheriff's Office began providing D.A.R.E. instruction in 1997, our instructors have reached more than 1,900 sixth-grade students throughout Lewis County.

D.A.R.E. Returns to Canton R-V

In 2023, the Sheriff's Office was proud to help restore the D.A.R.E. tradition at the Canton R-V School District. The program had previously been taught by members of the Canton Police Department but had been absent from the district's curriculum for several years.

Bringing D.A.R.E. back to Canton allows another generation of Lewis County students to benefit from meaningful instruction centered on good decision-making, personal responsibility, and healthy relationships.

More Than Drug Prevention

Today's D.A.R.E. program goes well beyond simply teaching students about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Students learn practical skills they can use in everyday situations, including:

  • Making safe and responsible decisions
  • Resisting peer pressure
  • Recognizing the risks associated with drugs, alcohol, and other harmful substances
  • Responding appropriately to bullying
  • Managing stress and difficult situations
  • Communicating effectively with others
  • Building confidence and personal responsibility
  • Developing positive relationships with law enforcement
  • The goal is to give students the knowledge and confidence they need to make choices that lead to safer, healthier, and more successful lives.

Supported by Our Community

The Lewis County D.A.R.E. program is made possible in part through the generous support of local businesses, organizations, and private citizens. These contributions help provide educational materials and other resources used by students participating in the program.  We are grateful to everyone who continues to support D.A.R.E. and its mission of investing in the youth of Lewis County.

If you are a business, organization or private citizen who would like to support our D.A.R.E. program, click here to send a message with your information. 

Big News

We are excited to announce that on October 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., we will be hosting the Harlem Wizards at the Highland High School gymnasium! This exciting event will directly support D.A.R.E. and our after-prom committees for both Canton R-V and Highland High School. We are also thrilled to extend the event to Canton R-V students, giving even more students and families the opportunity to join us for an unforgettable night of basketball, fun, and community spirit!

Our local team is officially set! 🏀🐾

The Harlem Wizards will be taking on a team made up of teachers and school officials from Canton R-V, Highland High School, and Highland Elementary School.

And they finally have a name...

🔥 THE BIG CATS! 🔥

Tigers. Cougars. One team.

Get ready to cheer on the Big Cats as they take the court against the Harlem Wizards on October 26 at Highland High School!  You can scan the QR code on the poster below or click here to purchase tickets for the event!