Recognizing the growing problem of bullying in our schools and the serious consequences, the Kip Kephart Foundation began in 2009 an anti-bullying poster and visual media competition with significant cash awards to emphasize the seriousness of the campaign. With cash awards to elementary, middle and high school students in New Kent County, the competition has received active and enthusiastic participation at each school level.
In 2010, the Kip Kephart Foundation partnered with OLWEUS, the world's foremost bullying prevention program in expanding its efforts to increase awareness and prevention of bullying. Schools in Virginia that have implemented the OLWEUS bullying prevention program have seen a significant increase in test scores. The Foundation is proud to have been a forerunner in helping make the educational process a safer one for students, and is proud to continue it's collaboration with OLWEUS.
Visit OLWEUS and StopBullying.Org for additional resources.
