Batavia High School Celebrates Red Ribbon Week 2022
October 24 – October 31, 2022
ATOP Members decorate the outside of the school with red ribbons,
Theme Days:
Monday, October 24, 2022 – Pajama and Anything but A Backpack Day! Relax without using substances – come to school in your PJ’s.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 – Pair Up Against Drugs – Twin Day
Wednesday, October 26, 2022– Wear Red Day – Students and faculty/staff will dress in red apparel; the 4th block class that has the most students recorded wearing red will win a pizza party, sponsored by ATOP; if there is a tie, a drawing will take place to determine one winner (announced on Friday). They will also get to sign a red ribbon to be displayed in a showcase, holding the Red Ribbon Spirit Day Champion Title until Red Ribbon 2023… This winning class will be placed in the ATOP Hall of Fame.
Thursday, October 27, 2022 – Team Up Against Drugs – Wear Sports Gear and/or Blue/White
Friday, October 28, 2022 – Don’t Let Drugs Mix You Up – Wear Mismatch Clothes!
Monday, October 31, 2022 – Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco are Tricks not Treats – Wear Your Halloween Costume to School.
History of Red Ribbon Week: In 1985, drug traffickers in Mexico killed Federal drug enforcement agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. Angered by his death and the damaging effects of drugs on our culture, people in Camarena’s hometown of Calexico, California began wearing Red Ribbons in his honor. The trend spread across the country and in 1988 Congress proclaimed the last full week in October as National Red Ribbon Week. The event continues to grow as more and more schools show their support for a drug-free America. Unfortunately, unhealthy messages continue to barrage our children from other sources. The aim of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to equip children and their parents with what they need to build a healthy future unspoiled by drugs. By reaching one child, one family, one community, we’re building a better future for our country. And, as each person wears their Red Ribbon, we’re building hope - which is the best prevention of all.