HOPE – A tradition in public schools across the nation established to honor a fallen law enforcement officer continues in the Hope Public Schools this week.
\r\nRed Ribbon Week was created to commemorate the life and bravery of fallen Drug Enforcement Agency Special Agent Enrique Camarena who was murdered by drug cartel operatives in 1985. The Red Ribbon worn and celebrated across the nation serves as a focal point for drug prevention education in local schools in the annual campaign directed by the National Family Partnership.\r\n
\r\n“Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free.” Is the theme for the 2020 Red Ribbon Week observance, with students in the Hope Public Schools recognizing the idea in different ways on each of the district’s campuses.\r\n
\r\nHope Academy of Public Service students went all orange on Unity Day Monday; sock it to drugs Tuesday with Crazy Sock Day; look to the future on Career/College Day on Wednesday, and fifth-sixth grade students also participate in a “virtual” magic show; and HAPS says “Boo to Drugs” in Halloween costume on Thursday.
\r\nRed Ribbon week is observed nationally Oct. 26-31 but Hope Public Schools students were not on campus Friday, which was a “virtual day” on the school calendar.\r\n
