GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. Clay County District Schools is observing Red Ribbon Week through Oct. 31, and the district is also pointing families to two upcoming ticket deals that send support back to local schools.
Quick Facts
- Red Ribbon Week: Through Oct. 31. Theme: “Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.”
- Icemen: Clay County Day, Sunday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. vs. Florida Everblades at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. Discounted tickets for Clay families. Postgame shots on net.
- Gators: Florida vs. Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 21, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. A portion of each ticket bought through the district link goes back to Clay schools.
- Tickets: Buy through the Clay County Fevo links below for the group rates and school support.
Red Ribbon Week: Oct. 23 to 31
In a post on its live feed, the district said this year’s national theme is “Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free.” Campuses across Clay are promoting drug awareness, healthy habits and supportive environments for students. The district directed families to redribbon.org for more information and family resources.
Red Ribbon Week is a national drug-prevention observance. Clay’s message this year centers on everyday choices and community support for students who stay drug free.
Clay County Day with the Jacksonville Icemen: Sunday, Nov. 8
Clay County District Schools is partnering with the Jacksonville Icemen for Clay County Day on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. The Icemen face the Florida Everblades at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville.
The district says special discounted ticket rates are available for Clay County families, students, staff and community members. After the final buzzer, fans who stay can take shots on net on the ice. Superintendent David Broskie is listed as a special guest.
Tickets for the Clay County group offer are sold through the district’s Fevo link: gofevo.com/event/Claycounty23.
Public ticket listings for the same Nov. 8 Icemen-Everblades game also identify it as a Publix Family Funday at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. Buy through the Clay County link above if you want the district’s group rate.
Gators vs. Vanderbilt: Saturday, Nov. 21
The district’s next ticket fundraiser is Florida vs. Vanderbilt on Saturday, Nov. 21, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. Kickoff time has not been announced on the district’s post.
According to Clay County District Schools, a portion of every ticket purchased through its special event link will be donated back to the district. The offer is aimed at faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends and families.
Tickets: gofevo.com/event/Claycounty53.
The University of Florida Athletic Association lists the Nov. 21 Vanderbilt game as Senior Day, with pregame ceremonies honoring Gator seniors. To send a portion back to Clay schools, buy through the Clay County Fevo link rather than a general ticket site.
How to follow along
Red Ribbon Week continues through Halloween. Clay County Day at the Icemen is two weeks out on Nov. 8. The Gators fundraiser game is Nov. 21. Ticket prices and seat maps for both group offers appear on the Fevo pages linked above.
District live feed: oneclay.net/live-feed.
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