Mission Viejo Students Can Join 'Walk Against Drugs' Contest

MISSION VIEJO, CA — Aiming to help Mission Viejo students succeed this year — whether attending class in person, from home or via a hybrid-solution — local officials are hosting a new contest this week for all grade levels, coordinating with the 32nd Annual Walk Against Drugs.

More than $10,000 in prizes will be given away to winning contestants, local students from kindergarten to 12th grade, who submit photos of themselves holding drawings or messages "on how they make healthy choices and stay drug-, alcohol- and tobacco-free," said Mission Viejo Police Services.

Entries must be submitted by 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21.

"They should wear red to display their Red Ribbon spirit, be creative and have a parent’s permission to enter," the agency said. "We are giving away over $10,000 in prizes to help our students be more successful in school (homeschool, in classroom, hybrid, or distance learning)."

The law-enforcement agency is hosting the campaign with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, the City of Mission Viejo, local schools and businesses.

First-place winners, in each grade category, will receive a choice of an Apple iPad or Chromebook. Second place will score Apple AirPods or headset, with third-place and fourth-grade winners earning $100 and $50 gift cards, respectively.

Students can enter the contest at this link. Winners will be contacted by Mission Viejo Police Services.

For more information, call (949) 470-8433 or email crimeprevention@cityofmissionviejo.org.

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