Mount View Elementary Penny Drive Team

Many students around Highline have been touched by the recent events in Haiti and responded generously to help those in need.

Mount View Elementary students held a penny drive - raising $930 for relief efforts.

Students from Odyssey, the Essential School's H and H Service Club are collecting funds in advisory classes to help victims in Haiti. A ninth-grade student shared a family story with teacher Amy Vattuone. The student's father had purchased a lottery ticket and won $50, and the family discussed how they should spend the money. While many necessities and special treats came to mind, they ultimately decided to donate the winnings to the American Red Cross (through Odyssey's campaign) to benefit people in Haiti. Vattuone commented, "I think this demonstrates an incredible act of compassion - one of the habits we encourage at Odyssey. It's great when we have the opportunity to celebrate generous acts of service within our midst!"

Gregory Heights Elementary Penny Drive Team

Gregory Heights Elementary rallied their students, staff, and community in a coin drive. "We are so proud of our students, staff and community for raising $2,297.50 in donations to support Haiti," said Cheryl Smith, office manager. Gregory Heights is supporting Doctors Without Borders with their fundraising efforts.



Marvista Elementary works to nurture a culture of philanthropy and their efforts were recently featured by the Seattle Times. Students of teacher Keith Matthews even pursue charitable interests outside of school: Blake Thompson gives half his recycling proceeds to a temporary-housing agency, while Kacie McLaughlin, who recently celebrated her 9th birthday, asked party guests to bring cans of dog or cat food to contribute to a local animal shelter.

Learn more about the Marvista Team in the Seattle Times...>