Red Ribbon Week Committee

Red Ribbon Week is a national awareness campaign dedicated to Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug prevention awareness in our schools and communities.  In 1985, the "red ribbon" was adopted as a symbol to honor the life of Enrique "KiKi" Camarena.  He was a Drug Enforcement Agent who lost his life while working undercover to investigate a major drug cartel in Mexico.

This committee works with the school counselors to come up with the activities and theme for Red Ribbon Week. It is usually the last week of October and is a nationally celebrated event. 

For the 2009 school year, we had a different theme for each day, giveaways for the kids, a speaker and more!  We also hosted a Parent Education Night relating to drug/alcohol awareness on Wed., October 28.   The Project Alert program was introduced to parents at this meeting.  Find more info about Project Alert at www.projectalert.com.

·         Monday, Oct. 26   “Mission Possible-Be Drug-Free” (Wear camouflage clothes)

·         Tuesday, Oct. 27   “Panthers have better things to do than drugs!” (Wear your favorite team jersey)

·         Wednesday, Oct. 28 “Panther Spirit Day” (Wear RMS colors)

·         Thursday, Oct. 29      “Drugs mess everything up! (Wear mix and match clothes)

·         Friday, Oct. 30           “Being Drug Free Rocks!” (Dress up like your favorite rock star)

Thank you for supporting the Red Ribbon Week efforts…we appreciate it!

       Felice Geear, Red Ribbon Week Chair  &  RMS Counselors

                                                                               

We welcome any help for our Red Ribbon Week committee.  If you’d like to volunteer your time, donate items or just have questions regarding Red Ribbon Week, please contact the Red Ribbon Week chair, Felice Geear.