SHERWOOD, Ark. - Cato Elementary received a Red Ribbon Grant from the Arkansas Sheriffsā Association, presented by Pulaski County Sheriff Eric Higgins on Monday.
School counselor Felicia Mayfield applied for the grant. She said the funds will be used to purchase items for students in grades K-5, including a pledge banner for students to sign and commit to living drug-free, red ribbons, educational activity booklets, bracelets and other Red Ribbon Week materials. The grant amount was $711.45.
Red Ribbon Week in Arkansas is Oct. 23-31.
The Arkansas Sheriffs' Association has awarded Red Ribbon Grants to schools across the state since 2017 to help strengthen drug prevention education and build drug-free communities. Schools can apply to receive up to $1,000.
