Red Ribbon Week
October 10/23-10/31
Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free.
The National Red Ribbon Campaign® is the oldest and the largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of young people during Red Ribbon Week®. The campaign is a unified way for communities to learn about drug use and its consequences. Red Ribbon Week is also a good opportunity to reinforce the importance of making healthy choices. Proper nutrition, exercise, and adequate sleep are essential to a healthy lifestyle. It is also a good time to reinforce proper handwashing techniques and mask-wearing (in public) to decrease the spread of viruses. We all need to do our part to keep ourselves and our community healthy and strong. Look for a special newsletter regarding DVHS upcoming virtual Red Ribbon Week activities.
Follow @DVHSWildCats on Instagram to see what Student Leadership has planned for Red Ribbon Week:
Monday (10/26)
Tune into the @dvhswildcats Instagram for information about the history of Red Ribbon Week and its importance to young students
Tuesday (10/27)
Pledge to live a safe, healthy, and drug-free life
Wednesday (10/28)
Check out the word collage on the @dvhswildcats Instagram to see the traits that Dougherty students value in a healthy, drug-free life
Friday (10/30)
An interview with Ms. Rodriguez, DV’s Wellness Center Coordinator, will be posted on social media - check it out for resources if you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse
Every day (10/26 - 10/30)
Statistics about Red Ribbon Week will be posted on the @dvhswildcats Instagram account.
Additional Resources
National Red Ribbon Week Campaign
California Department of Education
Community Alliances for Drug Free Youth (CADFY)
California Friday Night Live Partnership
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Partnership for a Drug-Free California
The Enrique S. Camarena Educational Foundation
Time to Talk (Partnership for a drug free America website directed at parents)
