Schools Observe Red Ribbon Week

Contact: Laurie Hogan (336) 370-8307
Created: 10/30/2009 12:05:58 PM

Red Ribbon Week is a national prevention and awareness campaign that encourages students to adopt a substance-free lifestyle. Students at many of the district’s schools are observing the week with special activities.

Greensboro Mayor Yvonne Johnson visited Vandalia Elementary on Thursday to share a message with students about making positive life choices. Her visit tied in with Vandalia’s celebration of Red Ribbon Week. Students are wearing red ribbons during the week to show their commitment to being drug free. The school is also having coloring and poster contests and theme days.

Students at Ferndale Middle are handing out information about staying drug free to their classmates during lunch periods.

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