Positive Addiction Week May 4-8, 2026
St. Charles Positive Addiction Program is the school’s year-long focus on drug and alcohol prevention. We are proud to say this will be our 43rd year!
The Positive Addiction Program originated at St. Charles in 1983, by retired teachers, the late Mary Brinkman and Diana Ireland. They received a copyright for their program and it was recognized at the White House by former first lady, Nancy Reagan.
The theme for the program was drawn from psychiatrist William Glasser’s theory of Positive Addiction. Dr. Glasser promotes the idea that wholesome addictions can be developed at a young age as opposed to negative addiction like drugs and alcohol.
Workshops are held for the junior high students focusing on self-image, relationships with others; as well as positive alternatives such as tennis, soccer, e-games, and dance.
Please see the schedule below for the events we currently have scheduled for Positive Addiction Week. We hope to see you at these wonderful events and on Friday at the starting line!
Monday, May 4, 2026
9:00-9:25 am
Grades Pre-Kindergarten- Lima Public Library Summer Reading Program in the cafeteria
9:30-9:55 am
Grades 1-3- Lima Public Library Summer Reading Program in the cafeteria
10:00-10:25 am
Grades 4 and 5 - Lima Public Library Summer Reading Program in the cafeteria
12:30-2:15ish PM -
6th, 7th and 8th Grade to St. Gerard Parish Hall for Kick-Off Speaker- Andre Fluellen- founder of “Beyond the Game Impact”
6:00 -7:00 PM
Drama Club Presentation in the gym.
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
10:00-10:30 AM
Kindergarten, 4th and 5th Grade - K 9 presentation in the cafeteria- Sergeant Engle Lima Police Dept
1:00-1:45 (Grades 7 & 8 presenters)
Making Good Choices-Jamie Declercq with 7-1
Sports Performance Enhancement Drugs- Dr. Michael Wieser with 7-2
How I Got Here?-Tank Wilkerson with 8-1
Hooked on Healthy: Embracing Positive Routines-Traci Thurmond and Lachelle James with 8-2
1:50-2:35 (Grades 7 & 8 presenters)
Sports Performance Enhancement Drugs- Dr. Michael Wieser with 7-1
Making Good Choices-Jamie Declercq with 7-2
Hooked on Healthy: Embracing Positive Routines-Traci Thurmond and Lachelle James with 8-2
How I Got Here?-Tank Wilkerson with 8-1
1:00-2:00 Grades 1-4
Fun Run (Weather Permitting) @ St. Charles. PARENTS WELCOME TO ATTEND! Meet outside behind the church and school. The students will jog around the church for 25 minutes. Afterwards, they will enjoy popsicles outside. Teachers will pass out certificates of participation in their classroom.
2:15-2:40
Dance Party in the Gym-Grades K-3
6:00-7:30 pm
Art Show at St. Charles
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
9:00-9:45 am
Grades PreK-5 - The “Forward BMX Show” in the gym
10:00-10:45 pm
Grades 6-8 - The “Forward BMX Show” in the gym
Thursday, May 7, 2026
8:00 am -2:15 pm
6th Grade Career Day at St. Gerard’s School for all three Catholic Elementary Schools (Lunch break 12:30 PM)
8:00 am- 2:35 pm
7th and 8th Grade Positive Addiction Workshops at St. Charles School for all three Catholic Elementary Schools
(Lunch break 11:50-12:55)
Friday, May 8, 2026
7:45 AM (All are welcome)
Hot Air Balloon lift off (weather permitting)- Rick and Pat Cusick St. Charles Field behind Church.
Kaille Dieringer will be going up in the balloon
9:00-10:00 AM (All are welcome)
All School Liturgy for St. Charles, St. Gerard, St. Rose and LCC students in Grades K-12 at St. Charles Catholic Church.
10:05 AM (All are welcome)
Keynote Speaker in the St. Charles Gym for Grades 5-12
Jeff Marconette Jr., author of “Make Every Second Count”
11:30 AM (All are welcome)
5 K begins- All Elementary Schools/LCC follows
11:40 AM (All are welcome)
1 Mile Fun Run begins
12:30-1:30 PM
Kewpee lunch for St. Charles School
2:15-2:30 PM
St. Charles awards ceremony in the gym.
6:00-7:30 PM
Positive Addiction Fun Night at Sky Zone Trampoline Park
All sixth, seventh and eighth grade students from the three Catholic Elementary Schools are welcome.
They must register, sign the release/waiver form on-line and turn in their $5 registration fee to the school office by May 1st.
There are NO EXCEPTIONS.