The Sow-Munroe Falls School District Board meeting on February 20, 2024, highlighted the impactful community service efforts of the K Kids organization. During the meeting, several active members, including Ella Eby, Claire Hagedorn, Colton Michaels, and Andy Stokes, presented an overview of their projects aimed at giving back to the Lakeview community.
K Kids, which consists of 135 students who meet monthly after school, has engaged in various initiatives throughout the school year. Their activities began in September with encouraging notes for Highland students, aimed at boosting morale. In October, the group painted kindness rocks for the school garden, followed by decorating bags for first responders in November, filled with candy as a token of appreciation.
The students also spread holiday cheer in December by caroling at Briarwood and created Valentine's cards for veterans in January, expressing gratitude for their service. Most recently, in February, they prepared motivational notes with candy for fellow students in anticipation of upcoming state testing. Looking ahead, K Kids plans to collaborate with the high school club Interact in March to make and donate blankets to local hospitals.
The board members expressed their admiration for the students' dedication and the positive impact of their efforts. They acknowledged the support from parents and staff that has been crucial in facilitating these projects. The meeting concluded with a call for a brief recess, leaving attendees inspired by the students' commitment to community service.