J.J. Wessendorff Middle School took on the issues of drugs and bullying. Red Ribbon Week organizers chose the theme “Let’s Make A Difference: I Can, You Can, And We Can.” The school made a difference to the local food bank by holding a canned food drive. Also, students decorated pumpkins to share with neighboring schools. The youngsters participated in a bullying-prevention seminar and created poems and illustrations on the topic; students with the best creations were awarded “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” silicone bracelets. Classes competed in a door-decorating contest, winning restaurant gift certificates. They also took part in quizzes about drug prevention and received dog tags for the most correct answers. Everyone in the school, including faculty and staff, received red satin ribbons and gold foil stickers. Dress-up days were held throughout the week. The class with the most participation won anti-drug skateboard key tags. On the last day, students wore masks and danced to “Thriller.”
Third Prize - J.J. Wessendorff Middle School Rosenberg, Texas
J.J. Wessendorff Middle School took on the issues of drugs and bullying. Red Ribbon Week organizers chose the theme “Let’s Make A Difference: I Can, You Can, And We Can.” The school made a difference to the local food bank by holding a canned food drive. Also, students decorated pumpkins to share with neighboring schools. The youngsters participated in a bullying-prevention seminar and created poems and illustrations on the topic; students with the best creations were awarded “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” silicone bracelets. Classes competed in a door-decorating contest, winning restaurant gift certificates. They also took part in quizzes about drug prevention and received dog tags for the most correct answers. Everyone in the school, including faculty and staff, received red satin ribbons and gold foil stickers. Dress-up days were held throughout the week. The class with the most participation won anti-drug skateboard key tags. On the last day, students wore masks and danced to “Thriller.”
