WES classes save box tops

Waskom Elementary School participated in a two-week Box Tops for Education drive recently. During those two weeks, kindergarten through fourth grade classes collected a total of 7,342 box tops that will be redeemed for $734. This money can be used to reward students for excellent attendance, making honor roll, purchasing playground equipment or whatever the need dictates.

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Ms. Dean's class brought in the most box tops with 1,141. They were rewarded with a pizza party. Box Tops are found on hundreds of participating products throughout the grocery store and appear on most participating brands' sizes and flavors. Instead of just throwing them in the trash, send them to school with your child.

WMS collects cans for animal shelter

Waskom Middle School students participated in the Paws to Recycle Program for the Marshall Animal Shelter. They collected 1,131 aluminum cans. This project not only helps the animals and the animal shelter, but also helps the environment.

WES hosts United Way Penny Drive

Waskom Elementary School held its United Way Penny Drive Oct. 19 to 23. Each class from Pre-K through fourth grade participated by donating their loose change to the cause. In total, the school raised $768.34.

The penny drive also served as a competition between each homeroom class. Ms. Oglesby's third grade homeroom won the contest by raising a total of $224.15. The class was rewarded with a pizza party Oct. 29.

WHS hosts food drive

The International Thespian Society, a division of the Educational Theatre Association, is pleased to announce the results of Waskom High School's participation in the International Thespian Society's Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat program. On Oct. 31, Troupe 7019 collected 2,266 pounds of canned and dry goods for Operation Health Inc. Great job Wildcats!