RED RIBBON WEEK IDEAS

•  Have students make a drug-free pact with their friends. Have them promise to hold each other accountable
• Plan a School-Wide Red Ribbon Rally
• Contact a local governmental official about declaring October 23rd-31st Red Ribbon Week in your community.
• Write an article about the importance of Red Ribbon Week in your school newspaper.
• Plan fun celebration days during Red Ribbon Week, such as 
• Wear Red Day, 
• Put A Cap on Drugs (Hat Day), 
• Put A Sock on Drugs Day, 
• Be On a Drug-Free Team Day (Wear Your Favorite Team Gear), 
• Shade Out Drugs Day (Wear Sunglasses), etc. 
• Encourage your friends to participate. Use those themed days as an opportunity to discuss the dangers of underage drinking and drug use with your peers.