Pine Level Elementary hosts 10th annual
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Red Ribbon Week Parade Submitted by Johnston County Public Schools
P
INE LEVEL — Pine Level Elementary wrapped up Red Ribbon Week with its 10th annual parade recently. Students and staff were joined by members of the PTA, community members, local officials, members of the Johnston County Sheriff’s Department and Pine Level police and fire departments. The North Johnston High Band was also there to lead the parade. The parade is the grand finale of a week filled with
different themes for each day, such as “Favorite Sports Team Day” and “School Spirit Day.” The students could barely contain their excitement as they marched around the school, showing off the posters and small floats they created. The Pine Level Elementary Red Ribbon Week Parade debuted in 2013, and since then, it has become a feature event, not just for the school, but for the entire community. In 2022, Mayor Jeff Holt mandated the parade to be an annual event. Red Ribbon Week is the largest and longest-running
▸ Students, teachers, administrators and the community of Pine Level came out in a
show of force for the 10th annual Red Ribbon Week Parade.
drug prevention campaign in the United States. The first National Red Ribbon Celebration was launched in 1988, and continues to serve
Selma Elementary School students get “caught doing good” Submitted by Town of Selma
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ELMA — The Selma Police Department, under the leadership of newly appointed Chief Jamie Hughes, has embarked on several new initiatives within the community. School Resource Officer C. Williford has developed a new program specifically for the students at Selma Elementary School. This new program recognizes students from each
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homeroom as Selma Police Department Cadets who are “Caught Doing Good” each month. Homeroom teachers are working with Officer Williford to choose the new cadets each month. The first ceremony was held recently in the auditorium. Williford, Hughes and Captains Josh Layhew and Jeffrey Bass joined school administrators to present the students with their awards and badges. Students were chosen based
as a motivation to mobilize communities to educate youth about drugs and encourage participation in drug-free activities.
on behavior, hard work, helping others and all-around character. Each student was awarded a badge sticker and a certificate noting exemplary conduct and outstanding work ethic. They were also given a task with some additional work. Williford and the Selma Police Department want to ensure cadets that are “caught doing good” help to show others it is good to get “caught” too. Each cadet was asked to answer the following questions: What can I do to make myself better? How can I help my friends and classmates to be better and succeed? How can I make a positive impact at Selma Elementary and in my community? The purpose of this monthly initiative is to bring awareness to being a good person, following the rules and being a positive role model. The hope is that all students will become recognized as Selma Police Department Cadets for being “caught doing good” this year and to see the positive impact it has at school, at home and within the community.
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