Are you prepared for Red Ribbon Week?
Red Ribbon Week October 23-31.
Thank you for spreading the word to every student… “Love Yourself, Be Drug Free!”
I’m Drug Free PatchBand™
Just Say No Debossed Wristbands
I’m Drug Free Econo Ribbon
Drug Free Kid Econo Ribbon
Always Be Drug Free
Flat Ribbon
Why Be Drug Free
6 Ways Your Youth Action Team Can Celebrate Red Ribbon Week
Is your Youth Action Team looking for a way to celebrate Red Ribbon Week 2015? A great way to celebrate Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31) is by utilizing the Be Red Campaign. The goal of Be Red is to take a stand for being alcohol, tobacco and other drug free and to highlight substance abuse prevention efforts in schools and communities. The Be Red campaign is modeled after a youth-driven media awareness campaign, I Wear Red: Bringing Youth Voice to Action, developed by the Oregon Partnership YouthLink Program.
Below are some quick and easy ways to get you going with your Be Red campaign:
Red Bs: Make or purchase a variety of Bs and paint them red. Hobby Lobby, Michaels and JoAnn Fabrics sell paper, wood and plastic letters in unique sizes and fonts. You can also use different fonts on your computer to print out different versions of the…
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Red Ribbon Week School Assemblies
BMX Red Ribbon Events and School Assemblies
Red Ribbon Week is the most longstanding drug prevention awareness event in the USA. The inaugural event took place 
back in 1988 with help from the National Family Partnership, and was organized by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. Since then Red Ribbon Week has been observed annually as an ongoing tradition at schools throughout the nation.
- An ideal way to commemorate Red Ribbon Week and celebrate a drug-free life is by hosting an awe-inspiring Perfection on Wheels BMX stunt show assembly.
- The Perfection On Wheels BMX Stunt Team puts on the best extreme bicycle sports show on earth, with high-energy action that caters to the entertainment preferences of young people.
- Our world-class professional BMX Stunt cyclists deliver performances that keep everyone amped-up with excitement. Perfection on Wheels boasts the best ramp equipment, the most stupendous tricks, and the most miraculous stunts.
- Not only will it be the most exhilarating and memorable Red Ribbon Week assembly your students have ever experienced, but they will also come away with invaluable and unforgettable life lessons.
Woody Itson
All of our talented award-winning riders share the heartfelt passion and commitment of our founding owner, celebrated BMX Hall of Fame champion Woody Itson. Woody places immense value on education. In fact, he took time away from one of the most successful BMX careers in history just so that he could go back to school and earn himself a college degree. Every member of the Perfection On Wheels team is driven by those same priorities, with a burning desire to give back to the community as a uniquely influential role model and inspirational example to students throughout the world.
Show your school’s support for Red Ribbon Week while providing a thrill-filled and highly educational event that will bring once-in-a-lifetime excitement to your student body. Best of all, the fantastic BMX athletes who participate in the event will leave a lasting, positive impression on each and every young person in attendance by charismatically reinforcing the message of smart choices, healthy fun and the rewarding satisfaction of a drug-free life lived in service to others.
Teaching Students to Make Good Decisions Can Reduce Drug Abuse
School districts are discovering that one of the most effective ways to reduce drug and alcohol use among middle-school students is to teach them the life skills to make good decisions.
In the past, school drug and alcohol awareness programs focused on teaching children to “Just Say No.” But medical studies that explored the effectiveness of several types of middle-school drug awareness programs, mostly involving sixth- and seventh-graders, found that the best programs encouraged students to stand up to peer pressure and provided role-playing techniques.
Programs that taught children about the physical and mental effects of drugs gave students more knowledge about drugs in general, but it didn’t stop them from trying drugs, which was the ultimate goal of the programs. Even programs that focused on building self-esteem and confidence in students didn’t prevent drug abuse in students later on.
Teaching students drug education through life skills is a way…
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BMX School Shows for Red Ribbon Week
PTA Planning for School Events
Sometimes, an assembly isn’t enough. School events, on the other hand, often involve interaction between students, teachers, and parents. Members of PTA boards from elementary, middle, and high schools across the country provide student support in a wide range of areas, including entertainment and educational development. A school event is often arranged around a theme, such as a fundraising effort, an educational or character development element, or a venue that explores serious topics such as bullying, drugs, or alcohol abuse.
Your school event should not only deliver the impact of the message you wish to impart, but, whenever possible, provide entertainment in order to capture and engage the audience. This is not always an easy task, but with a little thought and planning, it can be done successfully.
Types of school events
The PTA is involved in all aspects of the personal, educational and social development of their children…
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Tobacco is poison!
Don’t forget tobacco during Red Ribbon Week!
Tobacco is a poison that has become all too popular in our culture despite the health concerns that surround its use. The reality is tobacco is the cause of the most preventable deaths each year with over 443,000 people succumbing to illness and disease directly correlated to smoking. Not to mention, there are an additional 49,000 deaths of people who suffer from the impacts of second hand smoke. Yes, even those who don’t smoke are becoming victims of this unfortunate addiction. What’s more, tobacco is the number one cause of cancer and regular tobacco exposure significantly increases the likeliness of a heart attack. People develop emphysema, undergo tracheotomies, and develop cancer in various parts of their bodies. There is no release, no calming, and no addiction that is worth this kind of life or death. This is not an issue that impacts everybody in the same way, but it leaves…
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Red Ribbon Week Ideas for School
One of the best ways to combat drug use is to start by educating students about the consequences. DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena made the ultimate sacrifice trying to make a difference so children could enjoy a future without drug abuse. Red Ribbon Week is meant to carry on his legacy. Schools take this week to engage students and help turn them away from the lure of drug use through a variety of week long activities. While every school may choose a different approach, some activities are a must.
Talks From Experts
Students may not see teachers and principals as experts when it comes to drug abuse. Instead, bring in law enforcement officials who can fully answer students’ questions. Learning first hand how drugs can ruin someone’s life is key in teaching students that there are better ways to enjoy their lives.
Red Ribbon Pledges
While educating students, offer red ribbons to students who sign pledges to be drug free. Students will wear their ribbons with pride and be encouraged to continue with their pledge throughout their lives. Games and contests can be a part of the pledging and educating process to peak students’ interest and help them further understand the value of staying drug free.
Positive Reinforcement
Decorate the school with educational material. From red ribbons, posters and displays, decorating hallways, cafeterias and classrooms helps enforce the importance of the message. Students can even get involved, which will ensure they actually read the messages throughout the school. Use positive messages to show how dramatically a life is affected by drugs and how students who choose a drug free life achieve their goals and go on to live happier, healthier lives.
School Assemblies
Schools often hold assemblies during as one of their activities for Red Ribbon Week. Usually games and a speaker are involved. For a more unique approach, Perfection on Wheels offers Red Ribbon Week assembly programs full of professional BMX stunts designed to excite and educate. Hosting a unique assembly like this helps enforce the entire week’s message to focus on living your dreams instead of ruining your life with drugs.
While it may seem overly flashy, the approach is extremely effective. By first engaging students, our team is able to better teach the message of living drug free. From discussing the consequences to demonstrating the benefits of avoiding drugs, we educate with positive messages from start to finish and students never find themselves bored while learning a valuable lesson.
Red Ribbon Week Activity Ideas 