Holley Central School District was the recipient of several donations of school supplies from local groups. St. Mary’s and St. Mark’s Churches, working with the Holley Community Center, donated 20 full backpacks to specific families who have students in Pre-K through grade 12. They researched what each child at each grade level would need and provided all of the school supplies. Several local Holley businesses collaboratively donated 60 backpacks and over $1,000 in school supplies for students. “We received six cases of tissues alone,” said Elementary School Principal Karri Schiavone. “These local businesses were able to band together to give us pallets of supplies. It’s wonderful!”
For the second year, Bonduelle USA Inc. donated 12 backpacks full of school supplies for students. They paired each backpack with a Webkinz stuffed animal that coordinated with the style of the backpack. Principal Schiavone will roll these backpacks out to students who join the elementary school throughout the year. “The Webkinz are such a welcoming gesture to new students,” she said. “They find such comfort in having a new ‘friend’ at Holley.”
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