Red Ribbon Week 2026
Red Ribbon Week Contests
Join in on the fun with Stillwater's Red Ribbon Week Contests. This is a District contest so all Stillwater School sites will be participating! Pre-K through 2nd Grade students will be able to enter a coloring contest and 3rd Grade through 12th grade can create a poster to help encourage other Pioneers to be drug-free. Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, we have loads of prizes to give away! We will be announcing those soon, so check back!!! The deadline to enter is October 29, so get creative and get started to win!
Winner: Winners will be announced the following week. Winners will be given prizes the same day (or as soon as possible) and have photos taken to be shared on social media (if allowed) and winning entries may be used to make posters for SPS. All entries may be used to create content for social media or the school unless otherwise requested. All entries must be original work of students. AI is not allowed.
Contest Rules:
- The deadline to turn in entries is October 29th, 2026 by 4:00 pm.
- Entries must contain: First & Last name, grade level, and name of school on the back of the poster or coloring entry.
- Entries must be the original work of the student.
Turn in: Please check with your school for turn in locations.
Elementary School Contests
PreK- 2nd Grade Coloring Contest
Theme: Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.
District Theme: RED: Really Excellent Decisions
Pre-K, K, 1st, and 2nd Grade: Coloring Contest
Color the Be a Hero coloring sheet. Students may use any coloring tool or combination of tools that they wish ie., crayons, markers, colored pencils, gel pens, highlighters, etc.
Download the Coloring Sheet
3rd-5th Grade Poster Contest
Design a poster to promote Really Excellent Decisions. The theme for this year is "Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free." Posters should be submitted on at least 8½” × 11″ inch paper or poster board. Larger sizes are allowed. Posters will be judged on creativity, eye-catching design, information presented, and overall appeal to peers. Individual entries only.
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- Deadline to turn in entries is October 29, 2026 by 3:00 pm.
- Please check with your school for turn in locations.
- Entries must contain: first & last name, grade level, and name of school on the back of the poster.
- Entries must be original work of student
- Generative AI designs are not allowed.
- If artwork is created digitally, please send several examples (screenshots, snapshots, etc.) of the work in process.
Secondary School Posters Contests
SMS Rules
Theme: Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.
Rules: The contest is open to all 6th & 7th grade students.
- The deadline to turn in entries is October 29th, 2026 by 3:30 pm.
- Entries must contain first & last name and grade on the back of the poster or in the body of the email for emailed entries.
- Entries must be the original work of the student. No AI or copying others' work. For computer made entries you must also submit a selfie of yourself working on the project.
Poster Designs: Posters should be submitted on at least 8½” × 11″ inch paper or poster board. Larger sizes will be allowed. Posters can also be submitted with graphic designs via email to rmay@stillwaterschools.com . Posters will be judged on creativity, eye catching design, information presented, and overall appeal to peers. Individual entries only.
Turn in: Posters can be turned into the guidance office.
Prizes: Prizes include Lego Sets, Scooters, Karaoke Machines, Games, Fidgets, Gift Cards, Kicker Earbuds, Movie Passes, Ultimate Air Jump Passes and more
Winner: Winners will be announced Friday, November 6th. Winners will be given prizes and have photos taken to be shared on social media (if allowed). Winning entries may be used to make posters for the School District.
All entries may be used to create content for social media/school unless otherwise requested. For any questions please email Rachel May rmay@stillwaterschools.com
SJHS Rules
Theme: Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.
**Everyday SJHS students make significant contributions to their communities and school by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free! Create something that will encourage other Pioneers to be Drug-Free, make a difference, and be a hero.
Rules: The contest is open to all 8th grade students.
- The deadline to turn in entries is October 29th, 2026 by 4:00 pm.
- Entries must contain first & last name and grade on the back of the poster or in the body of the email for emailed entries.
- Entries must be the original work of the student. No AI or copying others' work. For computer made entries you must also submit a selfie of yourself working on the project.
Poster Designs: Posters should be submitted on at least 8½” × 11″ inch paper or poster board. Larger sizes will be allowed. Posters can also be submitted with graphic designs via email to rmay@stillwaterschools.com . Posters will be judged on creativity, eye catching design, information presented, and overall appeal to peers. Individual entries only.
Turn in: Posters can be turned into the guidance office.
Prizes: Prizes include Rip Stick, Lego Sets, Scooters, Karaoke Machines, Games, Fidgets, Gift Cards, Kicker Earbuds, Movie Passes, Ultimate Air Jump Passes and more
Winner: Winners will be announced Friday, November 6th. Winners will be given prizes and have photos taken to be shared on social media (if allowed). Winning entries may be used to make posters for the School District.
All entries may be used to create content for social media/school unless otherwise requested. For any questions please email Rachel May rmay@stillwaterschools.com
High School & Lincoln Academy Poster Contest: 10th-12th Grade
Theme: Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.
**Everyday SHS and Lincoln Academy students make significant contributions to their communities and school by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free. Create something that will encourage other Pioneers to be Drug-Free, make a difference, and be a hero.
Rules: The contest is open to all 9th,10th,11th, & 12th grade students.
- The deadline to turn in entries is October 29th, 2026 by 4:00 pm.
- Entries must contain first & last name and grade on the back of the poster or in the body of the email for emailed entries.
- Entries must be the original work of the student. No AI or copying others' work. For computer made entries you must also submit a selfie of yourself working on the project.
Poster Designs: Posters should be submitted on at least 8½” × 11″ inch paper or poster board. Larger sizes will be allowed. Posters can also be submitted with graphic designs via email to rmay@stillwaterschools.com . Posters will be judged on creativity, eye catching design, information presented, and overall appeal. Individual entries only.
Turn in: High School- Posters can be turned into the guidance office.
Lincoln Academy- Posters can be turned into the front office.
Prizes: Prizes include Rip Stick, Lego Sets, Scooters, Karaoke Machines, Games, Fidgets, Gift Cards, Kicker Earbuds, Movie Passes, Ultimate Air Jump Passes and more
Winner: Winners will be announced Friday, November 6th. Winners will be given prizes and have photos taken to be shared on social media (if allowed). Winning entries may be used to make posters for the School District.
All entries may be used to create content for social media/school unless otherwise requested. For any questions please email Rachel May rmay@stillwaterschools.com
Deadlines
October 29, 2026
- 3:00 pm - PreK - 7th
- 4:00 pm - 8th - 12th
Prizes Include
Prizes: Prizes include Lego Sets, Scooters, Karaoke Machines, Games, Fidgets, Gift Cards, Kicker Earbuds, Movie Passes, Ultimate Air Jump Passes and more!
Winners
Winners will be announced Friday, November 6th. Winners will be given prizes and have photos taken to be shared on social media (if allowed). Winning entries may be used to make posters for the School District.
All entries may be used to create content for social media/school unless otherwise requested.
Questions
Rachel May
SPS Substance Abuse Counselor
rmay@stillwaterschools.com
Dress Up Days
Get in the fun of Red Ribbon Week with dress up days! Rules and requirements around dress up days may vary by site; look for communication from your principal or counselors about specifics.
- Monday - PJ Day - "Get plenty of rest for your health!" (All sites, except SHS)
- Tuesday - Wear RED Day - "Make Really Excellent Decisions!" (All sites)
- Wednesday - Super Hero Day - "Be a positive influence!" (All sites)
- Thursday - Sports Team Day - "We all win when we work together!" (All sites, except SHS)
- Friday - Costume/Book Character Day (All sites, except SHS)
Previous Winners
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