Students dress up for Red Ribbon Week

School children across the Baldwin school district dressed in red to unify against drug use and raise awareness about their impact last week.

Students and faculty across Baldwin Union Free School District joined in a nationwide movement by celebrating Red Ribbon Week throughout their schools last week. The school district said Red Ribbon Week raises awareness about drug use and the impact of drug use on communities. They also said they’re encouraging parents, educators, business owners, and other community organizations to promote drug-free lifestyles.

The school district said this year’s theme was “Celebrate Life, Live Drug Free.” To celebrate, students participated in school-wide theme days, and by wearing red to show they are “red-y” to take on a drug-free life. Students also wore sports jerseys to “team up” and say no to drugs. They also pledged to increase their knowledge about the destructive effect of drug abuse and their commitment to living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

The National Family Partnership created the first official Red Ribbon Week celebration in 1988. NFP coordinate the campaign for families, schools, and communities across the nation each year. Since then, the red ribbon has symbolized a commitment to reducing the demand for illicit drugs in our nation’s communities. For more information visit: GetSmartAboutDrugs.gov.