Students, volunteers and staff spotlighted as Brandywine honors Wrapped Wishes and school activities
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Summary
At the Jan. board meeting, student councils from several high schools highlighted recent service projects, arts and athletics. The district recognized Wrapped Wishes volunteers who delivered more than 1,000 gifts to 198 children from 67 families during a federal SNAP freeze.
Student leaders from Brandywine High, Concord High and Mount Pleasant presented monthly school-spotlight reports, describing recent spirit weeks, fundraisers, community service drives and upcoming performances.
Brandywine High student council leaders described Bulldogs Den incentives, spirit weeks and an alumni fair; Concord student council noted a choir winter concert, a student mural, community service (240 toys donated; 80+ coats) and athletics updates; Mount Pleasant leaders highlighted toy and food drives, an AVID popcorn fundraiser and the student-run 1x festival.
Dr. Rivera presented community partner awards to Mary Beth Baxter, Christina Savage and Kelly Giles for Wrapped Wishes, a grassroots program that expanded to serve families across the district. Dr. Rivera said the effort delivered more than 1,000 gifts to 198 children from 67 BSD families, citing an important role the program played during a federal SNAP freeze. The district acknowledged volunteer contributions (including a volunteer-developed AI website and facilities staff support) and presented plaques to the volunteers.
Parent and board questions focused on ways to remain informed about student opportunities and on scheduling; the board thanked student reporters and said the district will rotate meeting hosts among schools.
What’s next: Student councils and school leaders encouraged community attendance at upcoming events (musicals, 1x festival) and the district said it will post more information for families interested in building tours and program details.