Red Ribbon Week is celebrated every October 2-31, and it the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness campaign. Today, millions of people celebrate, including several of the local schools.
Here is a rundown of this year’s Red Ribbon Week for Nashville, Irvington, Ashley and Oakdale.
Nashville District 49
- Monday: Life is Poppin’ Drug Free – Wear Red
- Tuesday: You Have the Power to Be Drug Free: Dress Like Your Favorite Superhero
- Wednesday: Make Healthy Choices for a Bright Future: Wear Neon or Bright Colors
- Thursday: We Can’t Hide Our Drug Free Pride: Wear Camouflage
- Friday: Drugs are a Trick not a Treat: Wear Orange and Black
Irvington Grade School
- Monday: Wake Up Drug Free: Wear Pajamas
- Tuesday: Say Peace Out to Drugs: Wear Tie Dye or Colorful Clothes
- Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday: Crazy hair/socks
- Thursday: Scare Off Drugs: Bring Halloween Costumes
Ashley Grade School
- Monday: Crazy Hair Day
- Tuesday: Tie Dye Day
- Wednesday: Wacky Sock Day
- Thursday: Just Wear Red Day
Oakdale Grade School
- Monday: Dream about being Drug Free: Wear pajamas
- Tuesday: Working out against drugs: Wear athletic/workout clothes
- Wednesday: Be a Drugfree Viking: Wear Oakdale Viking gear
- Thursday: Keep a lid on drugs: Wear a hat
- Friday: Scare away Drugs: Wear your Halloween costume