❤️ Griffith Elementary Launches Red Ribbon Week with Daily Themed Dress-Up Days

Griffith Elementary School in Dunlap is marking Red Ribbon Week this October with a week-long celebration designed to reinforce messages about healthy choices and drug-free living among its students. The initiative combines education with creative, age-appropriate engagement-giving families a chance to talk about wellness and decision-making during a nationally recognized awareness period.

🎨 Five Days of Themed Participation

From October 26 through October 30, students are invited to dress up according to daily themes that tie into the Red Ribbon message. The week kicks off on Monday, October 26, with “Red-y to Make Smart Choices,” encouraging students to wear red. Tuesday, October 27, features “Give Drugs the Boot,” inviting students to wear boots. Wednesday, October 28, shifts to “My Future is Bright,” with students encouraged to wear sunglasses and neon colors to celebrate their potential. Thursday, October 29, brings “Color War on Drugs,” where students wear shirts matching their grade-level color-pink for Pre-K, purple for kindergarten, orange for first grade, blue for second grade, green for third grade, and yellow for fourth grade. The week concludes on Friday, October 30, with “Say BOO to Drugs,” allowing students to wear Halloween costumes.

💡 What Red Ribbon Week Means

Red Ribbon Week is a national observance that has been held annually since 1985, designed to raise awareness about substance abuse and promote drug-free living. By incorporating themed dress-up days, schools create visible, community-wide reminders of these values while making the message accessible and engaging for young learners. The approach allows students to express themselves creatively while participating in a larger conversation about health and safety.

📍 How to Get Involved

Parents and guardians are encouraged to help their children prepare for each day’s theme. The school has shared a detailed flyer outlining all five days’ activities, making it easy for families to plan ahead. For more information about Griffith Elementary‘s Red Ribbon Week activities or other school programs, families can contact the school at (423) 949-2105 or visit the school’s website.