St. John Public Schools students promote drug-free life
Published 12:06 am Wednesday, November 18, 2015
- WSJERED: Students in Meleika Spencer’s first-grade class at West St. John Elementary School were among those across the St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District signing the Red Ribbon Pledge during Red Ribbon Week.
St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools promoted the benefits of living a drug-free life during Red Ribbon Week.
The campaign creates an awareness concerning the problems related to drug use and supports the decision to live a drug-free lifestyle.
ESJERED: East St. John Elementary School kindergarten student Aiden Ridgnal colors a super hero with a drug-free message during Red Ribbon Week.
Each school planned events throughout the week of Oct. 26 that included students signing pledges to live drug free. Some events included:
East St. John Elementary School incorporated its school mascot into the theme “These PAWS Don’t Touch Drugs!” Sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders participated in a poster contest.
East St. John High School released red balloons as part of a larger balloon release ceremony and paused for a moment of silence for DEA Special Agent Enrique Camarena, whose death the week commemorates.
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School held a pep rally and pledge signing for fifth- through eighth-graders, while kindergarten through fourth-graders viewed a video on substance abuse.
Fifth Ward Elementary School went Crazy and Drug Free for October, with activities such as crazy socks and crazy hair days. The school’s faculty talked to students about the importance of being drug free.
Garyville Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School students and faculty wore red and had themes including Smarties Don’t Do Drugs, with students wearing ties with their school uniforms and a dress down day.
John L. Ory Communications Magnet School handed out glow-in-the-dark bracelets stating “My future is bright. No drugs in Sight!,” pencils, stickers, bookmarks and had themed dress days.
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School participated in drug free bingo and had daily prizes during morning announcements.
LaPlace Elementary students wore red ribbons and had theme days. The school also sponsored a door decorating contest.
West St. John Elementary School students took the pledge to be drug free and had theme days such as “Let’s Scare Away Drugs,” when they dressed in costumes, and “I’m Too Bright for Drugs,” when they wore sunglasses.
St. John Alternative School did drug vocabulary and gave students anti-drug bracelets. Students also viewed a video about drugs.
West St. John High School students wore red wristbands and shirts to support being drug-free and had theme days including “Don’t Let Drugs Find You,” with students wearing camouflage.
East St. John High School released red balloons as part of a larger balloon release ceremony and paused for a moment of silence for DEA Special Agent Enrique Camarena, whose death the week commemorates.
