Why Red Ribbon Week?
National Red Ribbon Week began in 1985 following the death of Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Agent who was close to uncovering the identities of key members of a Mexican drug cartel.
Angered by his death and the destruction caused by drugs and alcohol in America, those in his hometown of Calexico, California, began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to fight the illegal use of drugs.
Today, the Red Ribbon has become a symbol for drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse prevention all across America. National Red Ribbon Week is celebrated annually during the last week of October.
Help ECISD promote Red Ribbon Week by participating in our drug-prevention-themed dress-up days. Please review the dress-up days by campus and dress your children accordingly.
Myatt, Hutchins, Northside:
Monday, 10/27 - Team Up Against Drugs - Wear your favorite high school, college, or team shirt.
Tuesday, 10/28 - Be All You Can Be - Drug Free! - Wear your camouflage gear.
Wednesday, 10/29 - "Piece" Together Your Best Drug Free Life - Wear colorful, mismatched clothes.
Thursday, 10/30 - Exercise Your Right To Be Drug Free - Wear your appropriate athletic attire, sweats, or jogging suits.
Friday, 10/31 - RED-y To Spook Away Drugs! – All students, staff members, and parents are asked to wear red or their appropriate Halloween shirt to celebrate a drug free life!!!
EC Middle School:
Monday, 10/27 - Lei Off Drugs - wear your best Hawaiian outfit!
Tuesday, 10/28 - Don't Let Drugs Turn Your Life "Inside Out" - wear your favorite "Inside Out" character color!
Wednesday, 10/29 - Don't Go To War With Drugs - Color wars between grade levels! 6th: orange; 7th: green; 8th: blue; Teachers: purple.
Thursday, 10/30 - Life is Sweeter When You Don't Do Drugs - Wear your favorite candy!
Friday, 10/31 - Say BOO to Drugs - wear your Halloween shirts and deck out in orange and black!
EC High School:
Monday, 10/27 - Team up against drugs! Wear your favorite sports team shirt.
Tuesday, 10/28 - Follow Your Dreams, Not Drugs! - Wear pajamas.
Wednesday, 10/29 - Stay Strong, Stay Drug Free! - Wear your athletic clothes.
Thursday, 10/30 - Drugs Affect All Ages! - Freshman: Babies; Sophomores: Elementary; Juniors: Adults; Seniors: Elderly; Teachers: Teenagers.
Friday, 10/31 - Say BOO to drugs! - Wear a Halloween or Ricebird shirt.
No cut-off jerseys, leggings, masks, or costumes.