Fitness & Health at School Archive

Date Book: Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week, the drug abuse awareness campaign sponsored by National Family Partnership, takes place Oct. 23-31. At many schools, parent groups organize events to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs while encouraging students to stay drug-free. Here are some of the ways PTOs have engaged students.

by PTO Today Editors

02/07/2016

Dress-up Days
Have a different theme for each day and ask students to dress accordingly. For Give Drugs the Boot Day, ask students to wear boots. Invite them to wear polka dots on Spot Me Being Drug-Free Day. Give participating students a small prize each day.

Balloon Launch
Prepare notes for students to sign and attach to red helium-filled balloons, then hold a ceremony where the balloons are released outdoors. In the note, include an email address for a teacher so that people who find the balloons can send encouraging notes to students.

Pep Rally
Ask high schoolers to help get the message across to younger students. Hold a pep rally and ask student groups from the high school to perform or speak at student assemblies. Invite representatives from the city government and police department, too.