Carmi-White County Schools participates annually to take a stand against drugs! Red Ribbon Week started when DEA agent, Kiki Camarena, was kidnapped and tortured to death in Mexico. The DEA sent Camarena to work undercover in Mexico to investigate a major drug cartel. In 1985, Camarena was found in a shallow grave having been tortured to death by members of the cartel. In response, people around the country wore red ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the negative effects caused by drugs in America. Several coalitions were formed in Camarena’s honor and embraced his belief that one person can make a difference. Red Ribbon Week commemorates the sacrifice that Camarena made in an effort to create a drug free world.
Below are the daily activities for RRW for each building. Please join us in making a difference
in our community and taking a stand against drugs and bullying by participating in the daily
activities!
Carmi-White County Unit # 5
Red Ribbon Week 2022
“One District, One Goal…Bully & Drug Free”
Monday, Oct. 24-Friday, Oct.28
➢ District buildings will be decorated with Red Ribbons.
➢ Elks will be providing ribbons (One Building, One Goal..Bully & Drug Free) for students and staff to wear
Monday, Oct. 24th:
Pre-K/Washington- United to make your dreams come true. Wear your pajamas to school.
Lincoln & Jefferson- United to make your dreams come true. Wear your pajamas to school.
Jr/Sr High School- Peace Out to Drugs – Wear 70’s clothing
Brownsville- Red, white and blue!
Tuesday, Oct. 25th:
Pre-K/Washington- Drugs can’t find me. Wear camo to school.
Lincoln & Jefferson- Drugs can’t find me. Wear camo to school.
Jr/Sr High School- Our Future is Bright Without Drugs – Wear neon colors
Brownsville- Our Future is Bright Without Drugs – Wear neon colors
Wednesday, Oct. 26th:
Pre-K/Washington- United against bullying and drugs. Wear red and the #1.
Lincoln & Jefferson- Team up against drugs. Wear your favorite team jersey or shirt.
Jr/Sr High School- Wear Red – Receive a donut from Carmi PD, States Atty Office & White County Sheriff’s Office
Brownsville- Team up against drugs. Wear your favorite team jersey or shirt.
Thursday, Oct. 27th:
Pre-K/Washington- Team up against drugs. Wear your favorite team jersey or shirt.
Lincoln & Jefferson- Give drugs the boot. Wear your best country or western gear.
Jr/Sr High School- Drugs Make You Bored – Wear Your Favorite Board Game piece.
Brownsville-Extreme Maroon and White Gear.
Friday, Oct. 28th:
Pre-K/Washington- Extreme Maroon and White.
Lincoln & Jefferson- Drugs are despicable. Wear yellow or dress like a minion.
Jr/Sr High School- Extreme Maroon and White Gear.
Brownsville-Give drugs the boot. Wear your best country or western gear.
