Inside our schools: Spirited fundraisers help elementary, middle schools
A donkey basketball game benefiting University Elementary brought together staff and families to raise $1,000 for the school this month.
Some 150 people attended the March 5 game at Bowdish Middle School to raise funds for various University Elementary programs through its Parent-Teacher Association. Among the participants, Central Valley Superintendent Mike Pearson joined the game riding a donkey as did CVSD board member Debra Long.
The game had participants – staff vs. PTA members – riding donkeys as they tried to shoot at the basketball hoops.
Another benefit – the Stinky Teacher Basketball Game – brought in more than $2,000 this past Friday for Broadway Elementary. With more than 400 people attending, this event raised enough to cover the cost of the annual fifth-grade field trip. The crowd cheered on their favorite teachers as Broadway Elementary staff faced off in the school’s seventh annual game, held at North Pines Middle School.
The game included 20 Broadway Elementary teachers and staff members. Other school employees served as coaches, medics, scorekeepers and security guards. Two groups provided entertainment: the Broadway Star Jump Ropers club featuring second- through fifth-grade students and the school’s student dance team. Students also gave play-by-play commentary as the athletes took the court.
The game’s proceeds help fund the fifth-grade class all-day field trip to Washington State University in May. At WSU, students get a taste of the college experience by touring the campus, attending live demonstrations by science professors and visiting campus attractions including the planetarium, art museum, athletic facilities, lecture halls and dormitories.
Kiwanis Foundation scholarships available
Spokane Valley high school seniors are encouraged to apply for scholarships offered through the Liberty Lake Kiwanis Foundation. This is the sixth year that the Liberty lake Kiwanis club has offered these awards, overall totaling about $21,000 in scholarships.
Those students who want to be considered should get their applications in by May 1, with the group deciding awards by May 15 to allow time for schools to recognize their recipients.
At least two $500 scholarships will be awarded to students who are graduating from high school, and at least one scholarship will be awarded to someone who is continuing an academic or career technical education. The following factors will be considered: community service, financial need, first generation college students, grade point, leadership, school activities and work history.
All students at the Valley high schools including Barker, Central Valley, East Valley, University and West Valley are eligible. Students can get an application at their schools’ counseling offices or download one from the Liberty Lake Kiwanis Web site at www.libertylakekiwanis.org.