Safe & Drug Free Schools

Safe and Drug Free schools provides necessary support services for our schools.  For more information please click on a department link below: 

• Castleberry Community Drug Free Awareness Coalition (CCDAC)
• Prevention Programs
• School Police
• Tobacco Initiative

Red Ribbon Week October 23-31, 2008

Red Ribbon Week began after the kidnapping and murder of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in 1985. Agent Camarena had been working undercover in Guadalajara, Mexico for over four years. His efforts led to a tip that resulted in the discovery of a multimillion dollar narcotics manufacturing operation in Chihuahua, Mexico.

The dramatic events that followed Agent Camarena's disappearance were chronicled in national media. They exposed the dark world of drug trafficking including how far drug traffickers would go to maintain power and control.

In Agent Camarena's home town, Calexico, CA, the public outpouring of support turned in to an organized community response in which citizens dawned red ribbons. They became a voice for prevention in order to reduce the demand for illegal drugs and illegal use of legal drugs in America. The following year the California State PTA adopted the Red Ribbon Campaign. Then, in 1988, Red Ribbon Week was recognized nationally with President Ronald and First Lady Nancy Reagan serving as the Honorary Chairs.

Today, the Red Ribbon Celebration brings millions of people together to raise awareness regarding the need for alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention, early intervention, and treatment services. It is the largest, most visible prevention awareness campaign observed annually in the United States.

This information was provided by www.redribboncoalition.com. For more information please visit their website or the Enrique S. Camarena Educational Foundation at www.camarenafoundation.org.

Castleberry ISD and CCDAC Celebrate Red Ribbon Week

Castleberry ISD along with the Castleberry Community Drug-Free Awareness Coalition (CCDAC) will kick off Red Ribbon Week at the Varsity football game versus Dallas Madison at the W.O. Barnes Memorial Stadium. Come out in support of the Lions and re-new your pledge for a drug free life.

Red ribbons will be provided for students across the district.  In addition to campus celebrations, students will be participating in a poster contest hosted by the Lion's Club. Check back for details and pictures of the winning posters. 

 

Page last updated: 11/17/2008