Knox County wants to send its students a message, stay drug free. That is the theme of this year’s Red Ribbon Week taking place in schools across Knox County and the nation.
The theme is a call to action to speak out in support of healthy choices. The theme is also a reminder that by staying drug free, you are sending a message to yourself and others about how much you value yourself, your overall health, your community and your future.
Below is a listing activities planned for each school:
Central Elementary
Monday, October 28
Pajama Day
“Follow your dreams, don’t do drugs”
Wear your decent PJ’S.
Tuesday, October 29
RED Day
“Rather be Red than Dead”
Wear your Red clothes to school.
Wednesday, October 30
Nobody Eats Alone
Students are encouraged to eat with someone new at lunch
Thursday, October 31
Hero Day
Wear your favorite costume for Halloween
“Do a Random Act of Kindness for someone today”
Friday, November 1
Sweats Day
“Living Drug-Free is No Sweat”
Wear your sweatshirts and sweatpants to school.
Dewitt and Flat Lick Elementary
Monday, October 28th
Our School Rocks-Bully and Drug Free
Students can dress up like a rock star!
Tuesday, October 29th
Put A Cap on Bullying and Drugs
Students may wear their favorite cap or hat to school
Wednesday, October 30th
Be a Hero- Be Drug and Bully Free
Students can dress up like a Superhero or Community Hero
Thursday, October 31st
Say Boo to Drugs Day
Halloween/ Trick or Treat day students may bring their costumes to school
Girdler Elementary
Monday, October 28
“Show Your Spirit, Be A Smartie, Just Say No!”
(Dress in your Girdler shirts or red-out in red clothing and jeans!)
(Students will receive a treat of Smarties!)
Tuesday, October 29
“You’re Too Bright for Drugs…Don’t be a DumDum!”
(Chose your own dress…and wear your sunglasses –just not during class!)
(Students will receive a treat of Dum Dum suckers!)
Wednesday, October 30
“Don’t Sour Your Life with Drugs! Give Hugs!”
(Pajama day…wear your comfy – but decent – pjs to school…please wear regular shoes as your house shoes may get ruined outside at school!)
(Students will receive a treat of Sour Patch!)
Thursday, October 31
“Drugs are SCARY and No Laffy-ing Matter!”
(Wear your favorite Halloween costume…no masks please as it is difficult for the students to wear them all day and we want to see their faces! Class parties will be held on this day as well.)
(Students will receive a treat of Laffy Taffy!)
G.R. Hampton Elementary
Monday, October 28
“Cougars United Against Drugs, Just Say No!”
(Dress in your GR Hampton shirt or red-out in red clothing and jeans!)
Tuesday, October 29
“You’re Too Bright for Drugs! You Gotta Wear Shades!”
(Chose your own dress…and wear your sunglasses –just not during class!)
Wednesday, October 30
“TEAM Up Against Drugs!”
(Everyone wear their favorite team shirt or jersey!)
Thursday, October 31
“Use Your HEAD, Don’t Do Drugs!”
(Come to school in a CRAZY Hat or CRAZY Hair today!)
Friday, November 1
“Drugs are SCARY, Don’t do them!”
(Wear your favorite Halloween costume…no scary masks or fake blood please. Class parties will be held on this day as well.)
Jesse D. Lay Elementary
Monday, October 28
Everyone Has A Name
Students and Teachers will create nametags to wear all day. Everyone will greet each other by name.
Tuesday, October 29
Favorite T-Shirt
Wear a t-shirt that shows what you are passionate about (school, sports team, band, etc.). Students will sit with those who share the same interests at lunch.
Wednesday, October 30
It’s Cool To Be Kind
Students and Teachers will complete random acts of kindness throughout the day. Those acts will be recorded on a display board in the hallway. One student’s name and one teacher’s name will be drawn for a prize at the end of the day.
Thursday, October 31
Nobody Eats Alone
Eat with someone new at lunch and make sure no one is eating alone.
Friday, November 1
Trojan Pride—We Are Family!
Deck out in your favorite Trojan t-shirt or just wear orange and blue. We are all family at Lay School!
Knox Central High
Monday, October 28
Hugs Not Drugs, PJ day
(Pajama Day! Wear your favorite PJ’s to school.)
Tuesday, October 29
Be a Super Hero, Not a Super ZERO
(Superhero Day! Dress as your favorite superhero.)
Wednesday, October 30
Be a Smartie! Don’t do drugs
(Nerd day! Dress up as “nerds” or “geeks”)
Thursday, October 31
Say Boo to Drugs
(Halloween Costume Day! Students may wear their Halloween costumes to school.)
Friday, November 1
I’m a Jean-ius…. I’m Drug Free
(Wear your jeans and favorite KC shirt or school colors)
Lynn Camp
Monday, October 28
Don’t Let Drugs Find You! Wear Camo
Tuesday, October 29
Our Future is too Bright, Peace out to Drugs! Wear Neon or Tie-Dye
Wednesday, October 30
Follow Your Dreams Instead of Drugs! Dress Like Your Favorite Career or Dress for Success
Thursday, October 31
Say Boo to Drugs! Wear Your Favorite Fall/Halloween Shirt
Friday, November 1
Wildcats United Against Drugs! Wear School Colors or Your Favorite Lynn Camp Shirt