Red Ribbon Week is October 29th through November 2nd.
This year’s Red Ribbon Week will continue in the great tradition of past celebrations. We hope that the events and activities of this year’s celebration will keep our students mindful of the dangers of drugs and the benefits of healthy life choices. Please make Red Ribbon Week an integral part of your plans for the week of October 29th.

How Red Ribbon Week Began: In 1985, Drug Enforcement Administration undercover agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena was killed by drug traffickers in Mexico. Angered by his death and the damaging effects of drugs on our culture, people of Camarena’s hometown of Calexico, California, began wearing red ribbons in his honor. The trend spread, and in 1988 Congress proclaimed the last full week in October as Red Ribbon Week. Since then school communities across the United Stated have used Red Ribbon Week as an opportunity to teach students about the dangers of drugs and to encourage healthy life choices.

Monday, October 29:
Get your red ribbon today!!! Teachers will be provided with ribbons and pins for the class. Teachers may want to collect the ribbons at the end of the day so that they may be used throughout the week.

Tuesday, October 30:
Put a Cap on Drugs- Wear a cap to school.
Pledge Day: Each class will be given pledges to sign. Students will sign a class pledge poster in class to go home and present to their family. Each class will then be given a copy to hang in the classroom.

Wednesday, October 31:
Halloween Say Boo to drugs by wearing your costume to school if you choose to.

Thursday, November 1:
Writing Essay & Art Contest: Judging is today. Make your finishing touches and be ready for the judges after lunch. The winning participants and classes will be announced on Monday, November 5th. The essay topic is “It’s up to me to be drug free”. Students can also write in different genres for the purpose of completing the assignment. Poetry, narrative, persuasive writing, and reports will be accepted.

Sock It to Drugs- Wear your socks around school to recognize Red Ribbon Week and sock it to drugs. You may want to wear shoes and then take them off when you get here

Friday, November 2:
Wear Red Day: Wear red from head to toe to show your support for Red Ribbon Week.