Students in the Andover Public School system are keeping those in hurricane-ravaged Texas and Florida top of mind, having raised an impressive $21,655 for relief efforts.
On Wednesday, Sept. 20, schools citywide united for “Andover Responds: A United Day of Support,” collecting monetary donations and writing letters of support to those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
Andover students wrote letters and drew pictures to lift the spirits of those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. (Courtesy photo)
“Our core values call on us to teach our students to feel connected, think globally, believe in their ability to make a difference in the world and take pride in being part of Andover Public Schools,” Superintendent Sheldon Berman said in a statement. “We’ve all been touched by the images of the devastation left by these hurricanes, and it’s essential that we fulfill our obligation to do what we can to provide a helping hand in their time of need.”
Across the district, teachers encouraged their classes to get involved and give back. Students at West Elementary drew pictures and wrote letters to children and families living in shelters, while pupils at High Plain Elementary solicited monetary donations from their families.
The students’ drawings and messages will be sent with a donation check from the community at a later date.
Andover students wrote letters and drew pictures to lift the spirits of those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. (Courtesy photo)
“Every school reached out in its own way, demonstrating that caring truly is at the heart of Andover’s culture,” Berman wrote in a letter to families. “Thank you for making a difference—not only here in Andover, but in battered communities hundreds of miles away. The example you set for our students today is shaping the way they will interact with the world tomorrow. We could not be prouder.”