Research shows that the key to eliminating bullying is in empowering people to stand up and speak up for themselves and others when confronted with bullying. Our goal at OCES is to directly teach our students strategies they can use if they are bullied or if they see someone else being bullied.

Each month we will focus on a word of the month related to bullying prevention.  Students present the word of the month on the morning announcements and read a scenario that demonstrates a situation when someone needs to stand up and speak up.

Teachers use literature, role playing, journal writing, and other activities to stimulate discussion in the classroom and to teach students practical, safe ways to deal with bullies. Students practice in the classroom so they will be ready to apply these skills.

In September, we kick off our anti-bullying program with our annual Stand Up Speak Up assembly. Students learned about the program, practiced the song and enjoyed a skit by fourth grade students. Click below to watch our assembly.

Stand Up Speak Up 2025 OCES Song

Stand Up Speak Up 2025 Skit