Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. The National Family Partnership organized the first nationwide Red Ribbon Campaign in 1988. Since that time, the campaign has reached millions of U.S. children.  The "Red Ribbon" became the symbol to reduce the use of illegal drugs and violence.

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Red Ribbon Week is celebrated during the last week of October each year in schools and communities to increase awareness about alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) prevention, as well as to kick-off a year of prevention that promotes drug-free lifestyles.

Here at Jefferson Elementary School, we take pride in celebrating the choice of living a healthy lifestyle free of drugs and violence through various events. We encourage you to talk with your children about Red Ribbon week and the following activities to promote the event. Parents are more than welcome to attend any of the activities.