Metro Children's Charity donates $50,000; board recognizes nurses and student achievements
Summary
Metro/Medbrook Children's Charity presented $50,000 to Harrison County Schools—$15,000 for nurses' discretionary funds, $15,000 for a Families in Transition fund and $20,000 for adaptive equipment—and the board also recognized multiple student and team achievements.
At the start of the meeting Dr. Kelly Nelson of Metro (Medbrook) Children’s Charity presented a $50,000 donation to Harrison County Schools and described the charity’s long-term local support. Nelson said the contribution breaks down into $15,000 for the school nurse discretionary fund, $15,000 for a Families in Transition Fund, and $20,000 for an Adaptive Equipment Fund that will supply devices such as iPads and tricycles used by physical and occupational therapy staff.
The board presented a certificate recognizing Jody Sperry (the 2025 recipient of an Excellence in School Nursing Leadership award) and praised the county’s nurse fund, which staff said helps students who are underinsured pay for office visits, prescriptions, glasses and dental care. The superintendent noted Harrison County’s approach keeps a nurse or LPN in each building and highlighted the county’s emphasis on student health services.
Trustees also recognized several athletic and career-technical accomplishments: Liberty Middle School’s undefeated football team and conference championship, Morgan Pitzer for the Mid-Mountain 10 girls cross-country championship, and South Harrison High FFA’s national placements in food science and nursery/landscape contests (bronze team placements and individual silver placements). Board members congratulated coaches, students and families for the achievements.
