Students wear bands for Red Ribbon week

Students throughout the Sikeston R-6 school district are learning to say yes to a drug-free life this week during the celebration of Red Ribbon Week.

The purpose of Red Ribbon week is to bring awareness to students about saying no to drugs,” said Heather Barnes, sixth grade communication arts teacher and Bulldog Volunteer Organization sponsor

Junior High students are wearing Red Ribbon Week silicone bracelets, counselor Kim Thornbrough said.

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