As we close
out the first semester I want to say "thank you" for all the
generosity shown throughout this holiday season. As we reflect back it has
been amazing to see our students, staff and families come together on so many
occasions to demonstrate true Panther PRIDE and give back.
Below are
just a few examples of what we have accomplished so far together:
·
Halloween
Costume Day (sponsored by Builders Club - Mrs. Garnett and Mrs. Nees) - Raised
$200 for Unicef
·
Halloween
Haunted Hayrides (sponsored by Mr. Gingerich and Mr. Byerly) - Raised $400 for
American Cancer Society
·
Mrs.
Roderick's Class making blankets for those in need.
·
Novembeard
Challenge - (sponsored by Daubs and the men of THE Heritage) - Raised $250 for
students and families in need.
·
Thanksgiving
Food Drive - Together we collected enough food to feed 110 Hilliard families
for Thanksgiving. (the most collected out of all the schools in Hilliard)
·
Art
Mosaic Community Project (Mrs. Boza and Mrs. Schaeffer)
·
Operation
Winter Warmth - Collected over 1000 items (sponsored by FCA - Mrs. Dahs, Mr.
Gingerich and Mr. Byerly). We were able to donate to 3 shelters throughout the
Columbus area.
·
Staff
vs. Student Basketball Game - Money collected goes toward the Heritage
Faculty Scholarship Fund. (We give a $1000 scholarship each year to graduating
Darby Senior/Heritage Alum).
As a
building we strive to pursue excellence in all we do. We believe our academic
opportunities are exceptional. However, it is more than academics. As a school
staff we want to instill a sense of growth, passion and purpose in each of our
students. We are so proud of our school community as they continue to
"step up" and give back to others in the community. We talk to
our students about the importance of "starting a legacy, making the world
a better place because we were here and being a good teammate". I can tell
you without hesitation that this school, our Hilliard community and society is
better because of our students.
Please enjoy
this video (created by Mr. Eric Gingerich) highlighting Operation Winter
Warmth.
Thank you for partnering with us to make school a fun and welcoming place
to learn and grow. I wish each of you a safe and happy winter break. I cannot
wait to see what the second semester and 2016 brings for our school community.
Together we will change the world!
