Tobacco Use & Prevention Program
Department Contacts:
Director Special Education & Student Services
Michelle Dougherty
(831)623-4500
(831)623-4907 (fax)
mdougherty@asjusd.org
School Psychologist
Ruby Peza
(831)623-4500 x 1216
rpeza@asjusd.org
Support Services Clerk
Aileen Solano-Garibaldi
(831)623-4500 x 1223
asolano@asjusd.org
Tobacco Use & Prevention Program (TUPE)Aromas-San Juan Unified School District partners with the San Benito County Office of Education to provide the Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) program for students in grades 6–12.
TUPE is a comprehensive, evidence-based program designed to help students make healthy choices and reduce the use of tobacco, cannabis, and vaping products. The program provides:
- Classroom-based prevention education
- Student leadership and engagement opportunities
- One-on-one support and intervention
- Cessation resources, including referrals and quit support groups
The goal of TUPE is to give students the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions and build lifelong healthy habits.
For more information and additional resources, visit the San Benito County Office of Education TUPE page.
