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Even during these tough economic times, the people of the western Nebraska valley continue to pull together to help those in the community. Stuff the Bus is an annual event hosted by The United Way of Western Nebraska.
Pictured left, Jeanna Allen with United Way presents the supplies to Dr. Gary Reynolds, Superintendent. This year's event collected hundreds of items including pencils, pens, erasers, glue, rulers, notebooks, paper, book covers, calculators, notebooks and notebook paper, pencil cases, book bags, protractors, compasses, markers, crayons and countless other items. The school supplies will be distributed to students in need throughout the district. "The continued commitment of United Way to provide assistance to residents of Western Nebraska addresses the needs of many adults and children. One of those needs is for school supplies for students whose parents cannot afford to purchase them. United Way makes it possible for students to come to school with the materials they need to be successful", said Dr. Reynolds, Scottsbluff Public Schools District Superintendent.
This year will mark the 17th annual Bluffs Middle School Canned Food Drive. Students delivered the collected canned goods to the St. Agnes Food Pantry on Friday, November 21st at the St. Agnes Food Pantry.
This year the students collected over 4,000 cans of food. The St. Agnes food pantry distributes food to needy people of all denominations in our community. “It’s wonderful to see the phenomenal job that the students and staff do every year in this effort. We have also received help every year from our Adopt A School Partners”, stated Mrs. Vickie Nemnich, Bluffs Middle School Science Instructor, “We are all winners when we help others.” Nemnich has spearheaded the Canned Food Drive throughout the 17-year span.
Discovering the wonders of science and math comes in many forms and can be accomplished in a variety of ways. The National Science Center’s Mobile Discovery Center (MDC) van will be visiting several schools throughout the Scottsbluff Public Schools District. The first stop on the tour was Bluffs Middle School. Students . . . read more
