06/03/2026
๐ 2025-2026 L.E.A.D. Graduation
Huge congratulations to our 5th Grade Students for completing their L.E.A.D. training! Special thanks to Sgt. Rites and Sgt. Gitto ๐ฎโโ๏ธ๐ฎโโ๏ธ for teaching our students how to handle peer pressure and understand the risks of illegal drugs. ๐
๐ถ The excitement was electric as our 5th graders awaited the opening procession of Stars War performed by the Terrill 6 Band.
A big shout out to Caroline R. who assisted me in cutting and editing this reel to get the freshest content out to our followers.
The ceremony continued with L.E.A.D. awards for the best essay and poster from each class. ๐ A special shoutout to Evan O., the grand winner, who received a pair of AirPods 4! A big thank you to our local Scotch Plains business for their generous support. While not everyone received an Apple product, every graduate took home a commemorative L.E.A.D. T-shirt. We wrapped up the event with a slideshow video showcasing their amazing L.E.A.D. activities.
Congratulations to our Essay Winners:
Nalan S., Sophia M., Sophia G., Evan O., Taylor F., Olivia N. Avianna S., Cipriana Q., Riley G.
A big thank you again to the officers and staff at the Scotch Plains Police Department (including Capt. Lavery in attendance) and John H. Stadler Police Academy for their support! ๐
Parents, donโt miss out! Sign up your children for the Youth Police Academy (Grades 7 and 8) from July 13th-17th.
For more details, visit the Youth Police Academy page on the Union County Sheriffโs Office website! ๐