Mount Vernon Elementary students present leadership projects to Rockcastle County board
Summary
Fifth-grade student leaders from Mount Vernon Elementary described service projects, fundraising efforts (one student said she raised nearly $2,000), and extracurricular programs such as archery and basketball during the board's school showcase segment.
Mount Vernon Elementary students and staff used the board's school and community showcase to describe leadership activities and community service efforts.
Bobby Mason, a fifth-grade teacher and student Lighthouse adviser at Mount Vernon Elementary, introduced a group of student leaders who described the school's Leader in Me program and its emphasis on responsibility, kindness and student-led service. Fifth grader Penny Howard said she used her bracelet-making skill to raise "almost $2,000" to support older students traveling on a church mission trip.
Students also described projects that included assembling care bags for children entering foster care (a schoolwide collection yielded "over 100" items) and helping Kenneth's Kitchen coordinate a hunger-walk and shirt distributions for a community Thanksgiving dinner. Other students highlighted extracurricular activities including fourth- and fifth-grade basketball and an archery program that the students said develops focus, responsibility and teamwork.
Board members praised the students and school staff and invited participants forward for photos and recognition. The presentation concluded with the board thanking the teachers and students for their leadership and service.
