Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) Awareness Campaigns

In partnership, KUSD collaborates with the Greater ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Community Alcohol and Other Drugs Awareness Committee to improve and support the safety, health, well-being, and positive development of its students. The program strengthens alcohol and other drugs prevention strategies and intervention-related issues, provides anti-bullying/harassment training, support for violence prevention resources, peer-to-peer student initiatives that build and strengthen , school safety equipment, and parent education and leadership development programs through the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Parent Network.

Greater ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Community Alcohol and Other Drugs Awareness Committee

  • Contests: The committee annually sponsors an array of contests that focus on promoting alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse (ATODA) prevention awareness. Contests include slogan, poster, creative writing, and a special program award.
  • Special Project Award: All schools can apply for an award to implement a special program and/or project that will have a lasting impact on the education of children and youth regarding the effects of ATODA.
  • High School Scholarship: A $500 scholarship is awarded to a high school student. A student may enter by writing a poem, essay and/or musical piece. See high school counselors for criteria.

Concerned Citizens Coalition

  • Drug-Free School Zones: Drug-Free School Zone signs is a national effort to deter the sale of drugs to children and youth. The U.S. Congress passed a law in 1988, and Wisconsin passed a parallel law in 1989, which indicated that an increase of five years imprisonment for anyone attempting to deal drugs within 1,000 feet of a public park, swimming pool, youth center, community center, and public or private schools. In 1990, the Concerned Citizens Coalition initiated the project throughout ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ County. The signs are sponsored by the Coalition, in cooperation with the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Unified School ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡. All schools and youth organizations may request a sign.
  • Red Ribbon Campaign: The National Red Ribbon Campaign originated as a symbol of hope for individuals taking a stand against the misuse of both illegal and legal substances. For additional information on the history of the Red Ribbon campaign, refer to .
  • Teen Task Force: A group of adolescents that promotes healthy choices and drug-free lifestyles. This group provides activities, community service projects, and peer-to-peer mentoring for youth throughout ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ County.