Jefferson Schools Mark Red Ribbon Week With Drug Prevention Message

JEFFERSON, NJ — Jefferson Township Public Schools is observing Red Ribbon Week and encouraging students to make healthy choices, according to an Oct. 23 announcement.

Red Ribbon Week runs from Friday, Oct. 23, through Saturday, Oct. 31, with schools joining communities nationwide to promote safe, healthy and drug-free lifestyles.

The district is also encouraging community members to support its message.

"We encourage our community to stand with us as we empower our Falcons to make positive, healthy choices every day," the district said.

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