H. B. Williams Elementary School White House, TennesseeH. B. Williams Elementary used the theme “Go Make A Difference—Be Drug Free.” Ahead of Red Ribbon Week, a letter went home to parents explaining the concept. It was suggested that they have their children complete individual service projects, then return a slip to the school stating what was done. The letter also outlined the school-wide service project in which items were being collected for five facilities, such as shelters and a Ronald McDonald House. Each child who made a difference individually received a “driver’s license” with his or her name and activity on it. The licenses tied into the “Go” part of the theme, carried out with images of cars and handmade road signs as decorations. The road signs featured special messages, for example, “One way...the drug free way.” Also, every student created a paper vehicle with an anti-drug slogan. One morning, teachers and parents parked red vehicles in front of the school. A highlight of the week was the “Go Make A Difference—Be Drug Free Across America” parade. Some students traveled down hallways through road construction cones while others, wearing orange safety vests, directed this “traffic.” Each of our 50 states was represented by signs and costumes that showed the youngsters had done research. The students all wore Positive Promotions ribbons as well. H.B. Williams entered its activities into a county Red Ribbon Week contest and received first place in the elementary school division.
