By Jetta Kilgore
Eagle Network
Van Buren County Schools is participating Red Ribbon Week - the nation's largest and longest-running drug-free prevention campaign. Red Ribbon Week is Oct. 23-31 and features dress-up days for students based on drug-free themes.
VBHS and VBMS's programs will look at the anti-drug and anti-bullying themes of Red Ribbon Week, while SES will focus on the anti-bullying aspects of the week.
Dress-up days are as follows:
Oct. 25 - Pajama Day
“Drugs are a nightmare! Follow your dreams!”
Oct. 26 - Camo Day
“Stay Strong with smart choices!”
Oct. 27 - Dress Like A Twin Day
“Double up against bullying and drugs!”
Oct. 30 - Maroon & Gold Day
“Eagles team up against bullying and drugs!”
Oct. 31 - Halloween Costume Day
“Bullying is scary!”
National Family Partnership, formerly the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth, was established as a grassroots, nonprofit organization in 1980 by a handful of concerned and determined parents who were convinced they should begin to play a leadership role in drug prevention. Since its founding thirty years ago, NFP has devoted its efforts to the well-being of youth. Today, NFP is a national leader in drug prevention education & advocacy. Our mission is to lead and support our nation’s families and communities in nurturing the full potential of healthy, drug free youth.