Red Ribbon Recap!

Red Ribbon Week 2009 was celebrated throughout the country last week, as communities, school systems, and advocacy groups nationwide came together to promote drug prevention awareness and education. In particular ACE would like to highlight the efforts put forth by communities in Kentucky, Florida, and Delaware, as each uniquely honored Red Ribbon Week!

Middle school students in Shelby County, Kentucky participated in a week long celebration, attending drug awareness assemblies, receiving self-stick ribbons that read “say peace out to drugs” and “join the fight against drugs.” Students were also given the opportunity to dress according to specific ‘Theme Days’ which included a 60’s inspired ‘say peace out to drugs day,’ a camouflage themed ‘join the fight against drugs day,’ and ‘wear red day.’

Students from North Dover Elementary in Delaware honored Red Ribbon week with a creative arts and crafts project; tracing, signing, and decorating their foot prints which were displayed all across the school. A banner reading “We’re stepped out against drugs” tied all of the foot prints together.

All schools in Gilchrist County, Florida were visited by a school resource officer who spoke to students about drug related issues. In particular, students from Trenton Elementary School received a ‘K-9 Demo’ in which they learned how police dogs track drugs.

ACE is looking forward to Red Ribbon Week 2010!