Courtesy Graphic, Kent Police

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Kent offers informational event about fentanyl and other drugs

Students in grades 6-12 and parents invited to April 27 presentation by Kent Police, Kent School District

Students in grades 6-12 and their parents are invited to an informational event called Fentanyl and Other Drug Trends for Parents and Students.

The Kent Police Department, City of Kent Government and Kent School District are hosting the event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 27 at the Kent School District Administration Building, 12033 SE 256th St.

Parents of any age students are welcome as well as students in grades 6-12. There will be a panel discussion for both parents and students. Parents will stay and have an Q&A opportunity with the panel as students in grades 6-8 and 9-12 will move into separate breakout rooms.

Please register by Friday, April 21 by going to:

kentwa.gov/departments/police-department/community-education.

Questions? Contact Stacy Judd sjudd@kentwa.gov or 253-856-5883.


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