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Arrowhead National Honor Society students raise $12,000 for hurricane relief, aim for $50,000
Summary
A team of Arrowhead National Honor Society students told the school board they have raised about $12,000 for hurricane recovery work in Asheville/Nashville area and plan additional fundraisers with a $50,000 goal.
A group of Arrowhead Union High School District students and their adviser presented to the board about a student‑led fundraising effort for hurricane survivors in Nashville and surrounding communities.
Jana Denae, a business education teacher and National Honor Society adviser, introduced the students and explained the group formed a Heartland Community Connection to coordinate fundraising and local outreach. The presentation said the student team has held multiple events — including a “miracle minute,” a theater performance, a broad fry and T‑shirt sales — and has raised roughly $12,000 so far. The students said they are focusing on monetary donations rather than material goods to match the needs identified by the receiving school district.
Why it matters
Students said the project provides disaster relief to an underprepared school district and offers the students hands‑on experience in project management, finance and community partnership. Presenters described ongoing contact with the Buncombe County school district and a community volunteer who is working with district staff on the ground.
Student goals and activities
The students said they aim to raise $50,000, though they described that as an ambitious, multi‑month target and acknowledged they would likely run the project through the spring. Student leaders described routine planning (weekly meetings, spreadsheets and a Gantt chart) and partnerships with local businesses and volunteers. Board members and administrators praised the students for leadership and civic engagement; one district leader said the students were modeling strong project management.
Community response and next steps
Students and their adviser offered contact information and said they are selling T‑shirts (priced at $15) and planning additional events, including a basketball fundraiser and another theater production. Board members encouraged the students to continue outreach and offered to publicize their activities.
Ending
The presentation concluded with the board thanking the students and the adviser and inviting further questions by email or at upcoming district events.
