Schools

Organization Hosts Backback Drive For Needy Students

Organization hopes to help 50 students in District 62.

The Central Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization is holding its second annual backpack drive to help needy students in District 62, according to an article at Triblocal.com.

Earlier: District 62 to Salute Staff

The organization said a donation of $22 will supply a student with a backpack and supplies for the upcoming school year. Students are chosen from a social worker's list of designated students in the district.

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Read more about the backpack drive at Triblocal.com.

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