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Highland Elementary School, part of Meridian CUSD #223, students recently collected almost 5,000 items for donation to the Monroe Center Community Church.

    With the season of giving upon us, the students of Highland Elementary in Stillman Valley donated an incredible almost 5,000 items to support Monroe Center Community Church’s food pantry, Manna-Fest Ministry. The project required collaboration between the Meridian CUSD 223 district, Monroe Center Community Church, and Fire Dept. Coffee.

    Over the course of several weeks, students, families, teachers, and staff collected canned goods, boxed meals, non-perishable items, and hygiene supplies. The donation drive was encouraged through a friendly competition between grade levels. All students participated in loading items with the help of volunteers and Fire Dept. Coffee, who provided their truck to transport items and delicious hot coffee for all adults. The winning classes went to Monroe Center Community Church to help deliver and sort all items that were collected.

    “Our students were able to celebrate the season of giving and make a positive impact on our community. They see that working together can impact the world despite their age,” said Jacque Buchanan, principal of Highland Elementary. “This event brought all students together to participate in a good cause. It could not have happened without the help of all the volunteers and families, too.”

    Allison Stahler, kindergarten teacher and organizer of the drive, said, “This event is one of many ways we teach students to give back to the community along with developing their leadership skills.”

    The food drive is an annual event at Highland Elementary to foster community engagement and instill core values in students such as empathy and responsibility. The school plans to continue its partnership with Monroe Center Community Church and Fire Dept. Coffee to make a difference in the Meridian CUSD 223 community.

 
 
 
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