Hempstead ISD schools are scheduled to celebrate Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24-28.
Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign founded by the National Family Partnership. The goal is to prevent drug use through awareness, advocacy, and resources. This year's theme is, “Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.”
Students districtwide will participate in the awareness campaign through dress-up theme days and campus activities throughout the week.
Check out the scheduled activities below:
Hempstead Early Childhood Red Ribbon Week:
24 – Wear Red to help kick off the week
25 – My future is too Bright for drugs (wear sunglasses)
26 – Be a Hero say No to Drugs - Dress like a Superhero
27 – Drugs can’t find me - Wear Camouflage
28 – Team up against Drugs - Wear your favorite Sports Jersey
31 – Halloween Costume Parade - Wear your Halloween Costume
Hempstead Elementary School Red Ribbon Week:
24 – Wear Red to help kick off the week
25 – My future is too Bright for drugs (wear sunglasses)
26 – Be a Hero say No to Drugs - Dress like a Superhero
27 – Drugs can’t find me - Wear Camouflage
28 – Team up against Drugs - Wear your favorite Sports Jersey
31 – Halloween Costume Parade - Wear your Halloween Costume
Hempstead Middle School Red Ribbon Week
24 – Wake up drug free! – Wear school-appropriate pajamas
25 – Let’s stomp out drugs! – Wear camo
26 – Say Peace-Out to drugs. – Wear tie-dyed colors
27 – Team up against drugs. – Wear Bobcat gear
28 – Your future is key – Wear professional clothing
Hempstead High School Red Ribbon Week
24 – Team up against Drugs - Wear your favorite Sports Jersey
25 – Lei Off Drugs – Hawaiin/Beach Day
26 – Turn Your Back on Drugs – Anything But A Backpack
27 – Drugs Are Old News – Throwback Day
28 – Say Boo to Drugs W/ Neon Flare – Wear Your Halloween Costume or Neon
Students and staff are encouraged to share their Red Ribbon Week activities by tagging @HempsteadISD and using the hashtags #RedRibbonWeek #CelebrateLifeLiveDrug.