Red Ribbon Week occurs over the course of October 19 to 23.
Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign.
It is observed annually in October in the United States.
“I’ve never met anybody who had a problem with drugs but I’ve seen and heard what they do to people, especially in our generation so I know to stay away,” said sophomore Jason Hy.
Poly showed Red Ribbon spirit by dressing each day to show drug free awareness. Rallies were also held during lunch.
The week began Monday, October 19, which was “Be A Jean-ius Dress-Up Day,” so students wore their best jeans.
On Tuesday, students and teachers wore sunglasses all day to “Shade Out Drugs” during school.
Wednesday was “Sock It To Drugs Dress-Up Day.” Power 106 radio station participated and a basketball rally was held during lunch.
Thursday held the theme “Red Shirt Dress-Up Day.” During lunch, there was another rally.
Friday will be “Pink Shirt Dress-Up Day.” There will be a rally for the girls tennis and the girls golf teams that afternoon during lunch.
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