November 9, 2026

Reinforcing Positive Decisions During Red Ribbon Week

A group wearing red shirts stands in front of a Red Ribbon Week banner.

Copiague Middle School students and staff came together to celebrate Red Ribbon Week beginning Oct. 26, promoting healthy decision-making and a commitment to living drug free.

To kick off the week, members of the Spirit Club decorated the front fence of the school with red ribbons to raise awareness about the importance of a drug-free lifestyle. Students also created red ribbons for classroom doors, providing a visible reminder of the school community’s shared commitment to making positive choices.

Throughout the week, daily announcements highlighted the significance of Red Ribbon Week, encouraging students to lead healthy lifestyles and educating them about the dangers of drug use among teens.

The celebration culminated on Oct. 29 with a schoolwide show of support as students and staff wore red. During lunch periods, students signed pledges on red ribbons, symbolizing their promise to make healthy choices and remain drug free. The signed ribbons are now proudly displayed in the hallway outside the cafeteria, serving as a lasting reminder of the positive message.

Through meaningful activities and schoolwide participation, Red Ribbon Week helped reinforce the importance of supporting one another in maintaining a safe and positive school community.

Three people stand together in a hallway, wearing red and black clothing. A group of people gathered around a table, working on red paper materials together.

A group of people gathers around a table with red papers and a water bottle. Two people write on red cards at a table while others stand nearby in a hallway.

A group of people at a table writes on red papers in a school hallway. Two people sit at a table with red papers, in front of a Red Ribbon Week banner.